{"product_id":"the-kitten-story-a-mostly-true-tale-9781662651151","title":"The Kitten Story: A Mostly True Tale","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen a cat-loving family decides to bring home a pet, their quest reveals the highs and lows of everyday family life in this heartwarming story--perfect for kitten lovers and everyone who's ever longed for a pet.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFinally, it's time for this family to adopt a pet of their own! But big decisions remain to be made. The two children, Tulip and Rosie, definitely want a kitten. But Daddy insists an older cat is best. No one can agree about what name to give the new family member, either. When Mommy and Rosie visit a shelter to choose their pet, yet another problem arises and they must go home empty-handed. This deftly paced story from best-selling author Emily Jenkins--winsomely narrated by Mommy, who just wants to find peaceful solutions--highlights themes of finding family unity among realistic conflict and overcoming disappointment. Readers will rejoice along with the family as, finally, they welcome home their very own, absolutely wonderful kitten.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew York Times bestselling author Emily Jenkins is beloved by librarians, educators, parents, and kids for her picture books and chapter books, including \u003ci\u003eA Greyhound, a Groundhog; All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah; Harry Versus the First One Hundred Days of School; Toys Go Out; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eToys Meet Snow\u003c\/i\u003e. Emily lives in New York City with her family, which includes the real Blizzard the cat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrittany Cicchese, a public librarian and illustrator, lives with her family in Denver, Colorado. When Brittany and her husband went to the animal shelter to adopt a new pet, they fully intended to take home a kitten. Instead they left with Sherbert, a three-year-old cat who completely stole their hearts. \u003ci\u003eThe Kitten Story\u003c\/i\u003e is Brittany's picture book debut.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Minerva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50597317050642,"sku":"9781662651151","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1098b112-23bb-409d-a9cd-e773c41ead4a.jpg?v=1732176749","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-kitten-story-a-mostly-true-tale-9781662651151","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}