About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child feels misunderstood or is learning to see other points of view. This is a gentle, funny story about an alien soul who, on a mission to study humanity, accidentally lands in the body of a stray cat. Adopted by a lonely girl named Olive, the alien, now Leonard, observes human family life from a unique perspective. The book beautifully explores empathy, loneliness, and the quiet ways we show love. It’s a heartwarming read for ages 8-12 that opens up conversations about connection and what it means to belong.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core themes are loneliness and the feeling of being an outsider, explored through both Olive and Leonard. The approach is gentle, metaphorical, and ultimately very hopeful. There is a brief, non-graphic, past-tense mention of an animal death (the original cat's mother was hit by a car) but it is not a focus. The resolution is heartwarming and affirming.
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