Miss Hazeltine's Home for Shy and Fearful Cats

By Alicia Potter, Birgitta Sif (Illustrator)

A timid cat must find courage to save his teacher in a school for shy cats.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,164 ratings

40 pages· 654 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

At Miss Hazeltine's school for shy cats, timid Crumb hides in the shadows. But when Miss Hazeltine disappears, only Crumb knows where she is. Can he overcome his fears to lead a brave rescue? This charming tale of courage and self-acceptance is perfect for young readers facing their own fears, with delightful illustrations that bring the story to life. Will Crumb find his inner hero and save the day?

From the publisher

A tale with many tails, perfect for cat lovers everywhere!

Miss Hazeltine is opening a very special school for shy and fearful cats. They come from all over, and Miss Hazeltine gives them lessons in everything, from “Bird Basics” to “How Not to Fear the Broom.”

The most timid of all is Crumb. He cowers in a corner. Miss Hazeltine doesn’t mind. But when she gets in trouble and only Crumb knows where she is, will he find his inner courage and lead a daring rescue?

Filled with adorable illustrations and ideal for fans of Disappearing Desmond and The Invisible Boy, Miss Hazeltine’s Home for Shy and Fearful Cats is a story that’s perfect for shy and fearful children as it both helps them face scary situations and accepts them just as they are.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 654
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD560L

Themes & topics

Books about pets Books about facing fears Books about bravery Books about feeling scared Books about shyness

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.4

out of 7

5.5

“Crumb the cat, along with many other shy and fearful cats, live with the kind Miss Hazeltine. One day, Miss Hazeltine ventures out to get milk for the cats and only Crumb knows where she's gone. When something bad happens to her, Crumb faces his fear and leads a wonderful example for the rest of the cats to do the same. As they brave the dark and their fears, the rescue Miss Hazeltine. This is a fun book about facing fears, pets, and cats!”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

5.3

“An unexpectedly adorable book about bravery, courage, friendship, and passing it on. The little Roald Dahl-esque illustrations are cute and lend the perfect cat character to the story. The way Miss Hazeltine handles the cats' rehabilitation with love and empathy, sharing some of her own fears along the way, is perfectly returned as the cats and Miss Hazeltine learn that the true antidote to fear is love and friendship.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

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