The Kitten Story

illustrated by Brittany Cicchese, Minerva/Astra Kids Books, 2023.

We decided life would be better if we got a cat. 
But would it be a grown-up cat, or a kitten?
And what should we name our pet? 
There was a lot to work out. 
Then came some surprises, too. 

This picture book about bringing someone new into the family will make you feel warm and fuzzy. 

• Highly Commended Title, the Charlotte Zolotow Award for Outstanding Writing in Picture Books, 2024
• One of the Baker’s Dozen, The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy, Pennsylvania Center for the Book, 2024

“Adorable….would make a great winter read….such a sweet story.” — Book Riot

“A gem of a cat story..” — Picture Book Playdate

“Funny, heartwarming….Irresistible.” - The Horn Book

"A close family disagrees, survives minor disappointments, and rejoices, together…A story as warm and amusing as a small, fuzzy feline." --Kirkus Reviews