Sunny and Oswaldo
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Sunny and Oswaldo

By Nicole Melleby, Alexandra Colombo (Illustrator)

A girl searches for a missing cat to cheer her dad, but can she learn to like it?

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32 pages
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Sunny dislikes her dad's grumpy cat, Oswaldo. When Oswaldo vanishes, Sunny is relieved, but her dad's sadness prompts her to help find him. As they search, Sunny faces a challenge: can she bridge the gap with Oswaldo and understand her father's affection for the cat? This journey of empathy and unexpected friendship unfolds with heartwarming twists, leaving readers to wonder if Sunny and Oswaldo can ever see eye to eye.

From the publisher

A moving story of friendship, family, and the importance of empathy from award-winning author Nicole Melleby, expertly rendered with vibrant, expressive illustrations from Alexandra Colombo.Sunny does not like cats–especially Oswaldo. He’s cranky and mean.Sunny’s dad loves Oswaldo. She does not understand why.When Oswaldo doesn’t come home one day, Sunny is happy. But her dad is sad.Sunny wants her dad to be happy, so she helps him look for Oswaldo.But can Sunny and Oswaldo ever get along?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about catsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about human-animal relationships
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Published
February 7, 2023
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Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781643750958

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