Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed

This delightful picture book, based on a true story, introduces readers to Moshe Cotel, a composer living in a bustling city, and Ketzel, the tiny, sad kitten he rescues. Moshe believes everything is music, and he soon discovers that Ketzel has a unique talent for composition. When Ketzel's playful walk across the piano keys results in a one-minute musical piece, Moshe enters it into a competition, leading to a surprising and heartwarming outcome. The story celebrates the bond between humans and animals, the unexpected sources of inspiration, and the joy of creativity. It's perfect for children aged 4-8, offering a gentle narrative about friendship and the beauty of finding music in the everyday.

"Moshe Cotel was a composer who lived in a noisy building on a noisy street in a noisy city. But Moshe didn't mind. Everything he heard was music to his ears. One day, while out for a walk, he heard a small, sad sound that he'd never heard before. It was a tiny kitten! "Come on, little Ketzel," Moshe said, "I will take you home and we will make beautiful music together." And they did--in a most surprising way. Inspired by a true story, Lesléa Newman and Amy June Bates craft an engaging tale of a creative man and the beloved cat who brings unexpected sweet notes his way."--Amazon website.