{"id":1905,"date":"2023-06-19T17:21:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T00:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/?p=1905"},"modified":"2023-06-20T10:18:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T17:18:44","slug":"the-cat-faced-cat-cutest-childrens-book-with-messages-about-family-love-and-finding-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/2023\/the-cat-faced-cat-cutest-childrens-book-with-messages-about-family-love-and-finding-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cat-Faced Cat * Cutest Children\u2019s Book With Messages About Family, Love And Finding A Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thecatfacedcat.cover_-188x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1906\" width=\"146\" height=\"216\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We love cats because they are fun, playful, warm, soft, and cuddly animals! There is a lot of fun in <em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em>, a book about a cat looking for a place to live and a family to love. The <em>Cat-Faced Cat Named Benny<\/em> is the first of a series of inspirational tales. It&#8217;s time to start the journey of <em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> with this first book. Children will love following him on his exciting adventures with his wonderful new family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ari P. comments, \u201cDo you adore cute cats? Do you enjoy reading about them? Well, you\u2019re in luck! <em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> is one of the cutest children\u2019s books you will find\u2026about cats! It has cute graphics and a hidden message about family, love and finding a home.\u201d Alma K. adds, \u201cThe message of <em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> revolves around themes of perseverance, companionship and the search for a place to belong. It highlights the importance of not giving up, even in the face of loneliness and adversity.\u201d&nbsp; See their full reviews below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cat-Faced Cat<br>By Ari P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ari P.&#039;s review of The Cat-Faced Cat that will leave you in awe\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f2YBcCDIBjg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/TheCat.a-219x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1911\" width=\"164\" height=\"206\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do you adore cute cats? Do you enjoy reading about them? Well, you\u2019re in luck! <em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> is one of the cutest children\u2019s books you will find\u2026about cats! It has cute graphics and a hidden message about family, love and finding a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This wild, heartwarming adventure follows the Cat-Faced Cat, who starts life alone, wanting to find a family of his own. He finds different places to sleep, new toys and eventually a new friend; but in this case, not everything is permanent. All the Cat-Faced Cat wants is a new family and, when you read the book, you will answer the main question: does the Cat-Faced Cat ever find a place to call \u201chome?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thecat.c-287x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1909\" width=\"144\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thecat.c-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thecat.c.jpg 715w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The elements I love most about this book are the graphics. The cats are absolutely adorable and, even though there isn\u2019t much detail in the drawings, it makes it so much better for younger children who read this. The people also have simple facial expressions, which helps clarify things for the reader. The only shortcoming for me is the lack of rhyming or alliteration. There are small segments of the book where it does rhyme, but the majority of the book does not, so the \u201cyounger child\u201d in me missed that. Other than that, what I like about this story is that it promotes perseverance and the importance of family, human or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of <em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> is that, at one point in life, you will find people that are like family to you, blood related or not. This book proves this because at the end, the struggling, lonely cat finally finds a place, and a family, to call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 5. It is available in both paperback and e-book format at online bookstores, so look for this cuteness overload!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cat-Faced Cat<br>By Alma K., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thecat.d-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1908\" width=\"123\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thecat.d-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Thecat.d.jpg 715w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 123px) 100vw, 123px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> is an adorable book by Arlette Thomas-Fletcher about an adorable cat. It\u2019s written in a rhyming style which makes it much fun to read aloud and the illustrations by Kristina Stansell are so cute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> is a tale that follows the journey of a little kitten in his quest to find a loving home. Benny is a cat that longs for companionship. As time passes, he grows older and starts exploring the town in search for it, going on adventures, seeing all sorts of things and meeting all kinds of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this may not be the most complex story, its simplicity and heartwarming message make it a worthwhile read for young children. The illustrations are great. I especially love the detailed appearance of the cat. At the beginning, he\u2019s a young kitten and, at the end, an adult cat. I don\u2019t know how Kristina did it but you can clearly tell it\u2019s the same cat, just older. Ms. Thomas-Fletcher\u2019s writing makes the readers feel something. This book, although not for my age group, even made me feel bad for the poor kitten that wanted some friends, family or a home. He\u2019s so cute, how can anyone not want him? My favorite part is the illustration on page 7. And I know that doesn\u2019t say much because you can\u2019t see it -the illustration of Benny in that page melts my heart. He looks so happy and adorable. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/theCat.b-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1910\" width=\"116\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/theCat.b-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/theCat.b.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 116px) 100vw, 116px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The book fosters a sense of compassion and understanding as it encourages readers to empathize with the cat\u2019s longing for a loving home and family. Additionally, the story emphasizes the impact of simple acts of kindness. It demonstrates how a chance encounter and a genuine connection can change someone\u2019s life. The book promotes the idea of finding one\u2019s place in the world and serves as a gentle reminder to appreciate the importance of human connections and the joy that comes from finding a place to call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of <em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> revolves around themes of perseverance, companionship and the search for a place to belong. It highlights the importance of not giving up, even in the face of loneliness and adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>The Cat-Faced Cat<\/em> 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 8, plus parents. It\u2019s available now at online book retailers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We love cats because they are fun, playful, warm, soft, and cuddly animals! There is a lot of fun in The Cat-Faced Cat, a book about a cat looking for a place to live and a family to love. 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