The Kitten Story
What's The Kitten Story About
When a cat-loving family decides to bring home a pet, their quest reveals the highs and lows of everyday family life in this heartwarming story–perfect for kitten lovers and everyone who’s ever longed for a pet. Finally, it’s time for this family to adopt a pet of their own! But big decisions remain to be made. The two children, Tulip and Rosie, definitely want a kitten. But Daddy insists an older cat is best. No one can agree about what name to give the new family member, either. When Mommy and Rosie visit a shelter to choose their pet, yet another problem arises and they must go home empty-handed. This deftly paced story from best-selling author Emily Jenkins–winsomely narrated by Mommy, who just wants to find peaceful solutions–highlights themes of finding family unity among realistic conflict and overcoming disappointment. Readers will rejoice along with the family as, finally, they welcome home their very own, absolutely wonderful kitten.
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Emily Jenkins has written many highly acclaimed books for children, including Water in the Park, a Booklist Editors’ Choice and a Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book; Lemonade in Winter, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year; and two Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Books: Five Creatures and That New Animal. She is also the author of the popular Toys trilogy: Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Come Home. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781662651151
- Publication Date
- October 3, 2023
- Publisher
- Minerva
- Original Publication Date
- October 3, 2023
- Page Count
- 48
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 5 - 8 years
- Lexile® Level
- 490L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~M
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~3.3
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