About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like they do not quite fit in, or when your family is navigating the arrival of a new partner or a potential move. It follows Leonard, an immortal alien who accidentally inhabits the body of a stray cat instead of the human form he expected. Through his friendship with a girl named Olive, the story explores what it truly means to be human: from the joy of a good joke to the ache of saying goodbye. It is a gentle, dryly funny exploration of empathy and belonging, perfect for middle-grade readers who appreciate a mix of whimsy and deep emotional truth. Parents will love how it validates the anxiety of family transitions while celebrating the small, beautiful details of everyday life.
