About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like their place in the family has shifted, perhaps due to a new sibling, a stepparent, or a misunderstanding. This legendary tale, based on a 15th-century Dutch event, follows Katje the cat as she is pushed aside when her owner marries and a new baby arrives. When a catastrophic flood threatens the village, Katje's instinctive bravery saves the infant and restores her bond with the family. It is a beautifully illustrated story that addresses feelings of jealousy and displacement with a comforting, heroic resolution. Ideal for children ages 4 to 9, it provides a safe space to discuss how everyone in a family has a special role to play, even when things change.
