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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. 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.

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"""As warm and amusing as a small, fuzzy feline."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Notable."" -- Booklist, Fall Preview"

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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.

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