{"product_id":"this-story-is-not-about-a-kitten-9780593374542","title":"This Story Is Not about a Kitten","description":"\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming picture book about a neighborhood coming together to help a kitten find a home, from a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContrary to what you may believe, this story is \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e about a kitten, hungry and dirty, scared and alone, needing a home. It is also not about the dog who heard the kitten meowing sadly. Even less so about the woman and child walking the dog, who stopped when their dog heard the kitten. Nor is it about the friends who brought a box for the kitten, or the man who offered it some milk. No, this story is not about a kitten at all--well, maybe a little--but more importantly this is a story about community, compassion, and generosity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRandall de Sève's thoughtful and warm story is sure to fill readers of all ages with hope and the warm fuzzy feeling that rescuing animals brings. Wonderfully complemented by Carson Ellis's breathtaking illustrations, this book is sure to be cherished by animal-loving readers everywhere!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRandall de Sève is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of award-winning picture books that have been translated into many languages worldwide. All of her stories spring from real-life experiences, then take shape in her imagination. \u003ci\u003eThis Story Is Not About a Kitten\u003c\/i\u003e was inspired by the rescue of a kitten from under a car outside Randall's home, by a team of huge-hearted Brooklyn neighbors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarson Ellis is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books \u003ci\u003eHome\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDu Iz Tak?\u003c\/i\u003e She also collaborated on the Wildwood Chronicles with her husband, Colin Meloy. She lives with her family near Portland, Oregon.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525808230674,"sku":"9780593374542","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_840afe64-b124-4905-b6a9-33cac3ab906f.jpg?v=1731240252","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/this-story-is-not-about-a-kitten-9780593374542","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}