About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is experiencing the intense, singular longing for a pet or is feeling a bit lonely during the holiday hustle. It is a perfect choice for quiet bedtime reading when you want to nurture a sense of empathy for those who might be cold or alone while the rest of the world is celebrating. The story follows Sophie, who spots a stray black kitten in the snow on Christmas Eve. As Sophie wishes for a cat of her own, the kitten wishes for a warm home. Their paths eventually cross through a touch of holiday magic and human kindness. The gentle pacing and soft illustrations make it an ideal wind-down book for preschoolers and early elementary children. It validates the big feelings of childhood wishes while emphasizing the joy of providing a home for a creature in need.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the mild peril of a stray animal in winter. The approach is realistic but soft: the kitten is cold and hungry, but never in graphic danger. The resolution is hopeful and secular, though it uses the 'magic' of the holiday season as a backdrop.
