About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses a desire to be someone else or feels like they do not quite fit in with their peer group. Keith the cat is enamored with the local pigeons and goes to great lengths, including wearing a feathered disguise, to join their flock. It is a gentle and humorous exploration of identity and belonging that validates a child's desire for connection while celebrating their unique self. This story is perfect for children aged 3 to 6 who are navigating social groups for the first time. It provides a safe space to discuss how we can admire others and be their friends without losing our own identities. Parents will appreciate the vibrant illustrations and the message that true friends accept us exactly as we are, whiskers and all.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book addresses identity and the feeling of 'otherness' through a metaphorical lens. It is entirely secular and grounded in animal fantasy. The resolution is hopeful and affirming, suggesting that one can bridge two different worlds through friendship rather than total transformation.
