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Description
When Cat is accidentally whisked away in a fish vendor's van while searching for breakfast, her kittens are left alone. Dog steps in to care for the trio, forming an unlikely bond as they wait for Cat's return. This gentle story explores the lengths animals go to protect and support each other.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who loves animals, this one's for them. Dog has to step up and watch over three tiny kittens when their mom gets accidentally locked in a van while hunting for breakfast it's a sweet little story about responsibility and found family. The 552-word length makes it perfect for newly independent readers, and the humor keeps things from getting too heavy even when the kittens are being chaotic. Foreman's illustrations are characteristically warm and expressive, giving the animals real personality that young kids really respond to. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely sweet without being saccharine, and kids will love the mischievous kitten energy. If your little reader enjoyed something like "Frog and Toad Are Friends" or other gentle animal stories, they'd likely gravitate toward this one too.