I Feel Safe

By David McPhail

A stormy night tests a family's courage as they search for their missing cats.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

During a fierce storm, a young girl finds comfort in her family's warmth and love. As thunder roars and lightning strikes, they share cocoa and music, but their cats, Frankie and JoJo, are missing. The family embarks on a heartfelt search through the darkened house. Will they find the cats before the storm passes? This tender tale invites readers to explore what makes them feel safe amidst life's tempests.

From the publisher

Thunder cracks. Lightning flashes. The lights go out. But Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa help a young girl feel safe. What makes you feel safe? The storm is very scary! Then Grandma lights candles, Grandpa plays his guitar, Mommy makes cocoa, Daddy brings out some biscuits . . . and hugs are shared by all. But where are the cats, Frankie and JoJo? Have they run out of the house and into the storm?. The family searches high and low and in and out. When hope is gone, the cats emerge from their hiding place. All are safe. The last sentence in the book asks, “What makes YOU feel safe?” inviting caregivers and children to a conversation about coping with fears. David McPhail is a beloved author-illustrator of best-selling children’s books and winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. Pouring his heart and soul into the illustrations for this book, David McPhail has created a dozen ink-and-watercolor mini-masterpieces in jewel-like tones. The character in this story was inspired by David McPhail’s stepchild, whom he has always wanted to keep safe.

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