Book details

  • Genre:children's fiction
  • Sub-genre:Animals / Cats
  • Age Range (years):2 - 10
  • Language:English
  • Series Title:Love Kitty Books
  • Series Number:2
  • Pages:24
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798317836962

How to Speak with a Kitty

Comment Parler avec un Minou

By Stacy Alexander

Overview

Did you know that cats are always "talking" to us? With their own unique language of sounds, gestures, and expressions, they have charming ways of telling us exactly what they want and need from their humans. The delightful book "How to Speak with a Kitty: Comment Parler avec un Minou" unlocks some of the secrets behind feline communication, inviting readers into the enchanting world of kitty conversation. Immerse yourselves in the joy of learning how to speak with kitties! Along the way, readers of all ages will be captivated by vibrant, hand-drawn illustrations of beautiful cats—and even pick up a touch of French—making this joyful and enriching experience for curious minds and cat lovers alike.
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Description

"How to Speak with a Kitty: Comment Parler avec un Minou" guides young readers in understanding the mysterious yet charming language of cats! This delightful, bilingual children's book—written in English and Français—is an immersive experience with rhymes, a dash of French, and sweet hand-drawn renderings of cats that emphasize the magic in their eyes. These hand-drawn depictions make the kitties feel alive and relatable. This book flows naturally from her first book, "How to Pet a Kitty," as author and illustrator Stacy Alexander once again captures the whimsical, delightful nature of kitties and encourages young readers to savor the message in each kitty's expression. Most of the drawings in this book are friends' cats, and each rendering depicts their name. You will see that each precious kitty has its own personality and its own special message for the reader. Before the story's end, you might just choose a favorite kitty—and you'll certainly enjoy discovering the wonderful language of cats!
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About The Author

Stacy Alexander is a non-practicing attorney, mediator, and former adjunct law professor and resides primarily in Austin, Texas. She is currently a clinical researcher at a forensic psychology firm based in San Diego, California. She started drawing cats in December 2020 while recovering from a head injury. During her recovery, she benefited immensely from the affection of her two kitties, Snowflake and Sable, who inspired her first book, "How to Pet a Kitty: Comment Câliner un Chat," as well as her new book, "How to Speak with a Kitty: Comment Parler avec un Minou." She is passionate about caring for and understanding cats, and her books are designed to enlighten young readers about the mysteries surrounding cats and their behaviors. A portion of all her proceeds goes to support EveryCat Health Foundation, the world's largest source of nonprofit funding for feline research grants. Her books are bilingual in English and French because she and her husband reside part-time in Quebec City and enjoy learning French.
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