# The Kitten Story: A Mostly True Tale - Hardcover

by **Emily Jenkins** (Author), **Brittany Cicchese** (Illustrator)

**When a cat-loving family decides to bring home a pet, their quest reveals the highs and lows of everyday family life in this heartwarming story--perfect for kitten lovers and everyone who's ever longed for a pet.**

Finally, it's time for this family to adopt a pet of their own! But big decisions remain to be made. The two children, Tulip and Rosie, definitely want a kitten. But Daddy insists an older cat is best. No one can agree about what name to give the new family member, either. When Mommy and Rosie visit a shelter to choose their pet, yet another problem arises and they must go home empty-handed. This deftly paced story from best-selling author Emily Jenkins--winsomely narrated by Mommy, who just wants to find peaceful solutions--highlights themes of finding family unity among realistic conflict and overcoming disappointment. Readers will rejoice along with the family as, finally, they welcome home their very own, absolutely wonderful kitten.

### Author Biography

New York Times bestselling author Emily Jenkins is beloved by librarians, educators, parents, and kids for her picture books and chapter books, including _A Greyhound, a Groundhog; All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah; Harry Versus the First One Hundred Days of School; Toys Go Out;_ and _Toys Meet Snow_. Emily lives in New York City with her family, which includes the real Blizzard the cat.

Brittany Cicchese, a public librarian and illustrator, lives with her family in Denver, Colorado. When Brittany and her husband went to the animal shelter to adopt a new pet, they fully intended to take home a kitten. Instead they left with Sherbert, a three-year-old cat who completely stole their hearts. _The Kitten Story_ is Brittany's picture book debut.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11 x 8.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 03, 2023

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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