About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child shows a blossoming curiosity about the family pet or expresses a desire to adopt a feline friend. It serves as a gentle bridge between simple affection for animals and a deeper scientific understanding of how they function. Through vibrant visuals and accessible facts, the book validates a child's wonder about the natural world. Beyond just a list of trivia, this book focuses on the unique behaviors and history of cats, helping children develop empathy by understanding why their pets act the way they do. It is perfectly suited for the 4 to 8 age range, offering enough detail to satisfy an older child's questions while remaining visually engaging for younger listeners. Choosing this book allows parents to foster a sense of responsibility and respect for living creatures through the lens of fascinating biological and historical context.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and direct. It avoids sensitive topics like pet loss or animal cruelty, focusing instead on the positive, amazing attributes of healthy cats.
Ideal Reader
An inquisitive 6-year-old who follows their cat around the house asking 'Why?', or a child about to welcome their first kitten who needs to understand that a cat is a complex living being with specific needs and instincts.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. Parents may want to have their own cat nearby (if they have one) to point out the features discussed on the pages in real-time. A parent might reach for this after hearing their child ask a difficult-to-answer question like, 'Why does the cat's eyes glow in the dark?' or 'Why does the cat scratch the sofa?'
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