Loaf the Cat Goes to the Powwow

Written by Nicholas DeShaw · Illustrated by Tara Audibert

A boy's first powwow becomes unforgettable when his cat joins the dance.

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32 pages· 531 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD480L

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Bookroo's summary

At his first powwow, a Native American boy is surprised by his cat, Loaf, who follows him to the vibrant gathering. Amidst the drums and colors, Loaf watches as her boy dances, his regalia's ribbons twirling. When he pauses, Loaf greets him in her unique way, turning the event into a cherished memory. What makes this powwow truly special?

From the publisher

A Native American boy’s cat surprises him at his first powwow–making for a very special dance indeed! Loaf the cat loves to play with her boy, and when she’s particularly happy, she’ll make the purr sound for him. She also likes to keep tabs on him, so when he disappears one day, she decides to find him. She follows his smell to a place where there are drums and colors and lots of people–and then she’s excited to see her boy dancing fast, making the ribbons on his regalia twirl beautifully! When he takes a break, Loaf goes to greet him in her special way, making the powwow one her boy will never forget, and worthy of many purrs!

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