This Story Is Not About a Kitten

By Randall de Seve, Carson Ellis (Illustrator)

A community unites to find a home for a lost kitten, revealing true compassion.

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40 pages· 360 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a bustling neighborhood, a lost kitten's cries bring together a diverse group of strangers. As they rally to find the kitten a home, their acts of kindness weave a tapestry of community spirit. This heartwarming tale explores how small gestures of generosity can unite people, leaving readers with a sense of hope and warmth. Will the kitten find a home, or is there a deeper story about the bonds that form when people come together? Discover the magic of compassion in this beautifully illustrated picture book.

From the publisher

A heartwarming picture book about a neighborhood coming together to help a kitten find a home, from a New York Times bestselling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator. Contrary to what you may believe, this story is not about a kitten, hungry and dirty, scared and alone, needing a home. It is also not about the dog who heard the kitten meowing sadly. Even less so about the woman and child walking the dog, who stopped when their dog heard the kitten. Nor is it about the friends who brought a box for the kitten, or the man who offered it some milk. No, this story is not about a kitten at all–well, maybe a little–but more importantly this is a story about community, compassion, and generosity. Randall de Sève’s thoughtful and warm story is sure to fill readers of all ages with hope and the warm fuzzy feeling that rescuing animals brings. Wonderfully complemented by Carson Ellis’s breathtaking illustrations, this book is sure to be cherished by animal-loving readers everywhere!

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