Description
Enjoy this heartwarming and timeless children's tale. Illustrators from Ukraine help unite a 'kitten that could not meow' with a little girl who finds the kitten's special voice. You will be captivated by this charming tale. It is beautifully illustrated and promises to teach through the adventures of a unique litter of kittens. "Novice readers are drawn to good stories and those about pets are the first choice for many. In this utterly believable story, Monroe weaves a very human theme of openness and connection through a common series of events."
Janice M. Rey, Ed.D. "Unknown to the reader, in 'The Kitten That Could Not Meow, ' Monroe weaves the identities of her own daughters into the characters of the story. This book is specially made for little hands and reassures young readers that they have a voice that will be heard while fostering warm feelings of acceptance and inclusion."
Christin Keirstead "We firmly believe that Monroe's wonderful books, brimming with kindness, deserve a spot in every cozy bookstore, allowing more people to delve into the enchanting worlds she creates. We are incredibly proud and honored that she selected us to be a part of this journey." DRAW and CARE, Ukraine "Amid all the four-legged charm, Monroe's story carries a crucial message: every animal-and child- deserves a safe place to belong. When the litter gets adopted one-by-one, leaving just the silent orange kitten behind, young readers may start to worry- but at the last moment, Grace, who is Deaf, swoops in and finds the orange kitten's silence a perfect fit, and her reverence at its vibrating purr is truly precious to see. This tenderhearted story delivers just the right dose of hope."
-BookLife, Editors Living Now, Evergreen Book Award Winner, 2024
Firebird Award Winner, 2024
Literary Titan Book Award, 2024
American Fiction Awards Finalist, 2024
Janice M. Rey, Ed.D. "Unknown to the reader, in 'The Kitten That Could Not Meow, ' Monroe weaves the identities of her own daughters into the characters of the story. This book is specially made for little hands and reassures young readers that they have a voice that will be heard while fostering warm feelings of acceptance and inclusion."
Christin Keirstead "We firmly believe that Monroe's wonderful books, brimming with kindness, deserve a spot in every cozy bookstore, allowing more people to delve into the enchanting worlds she creates. We are incredibly proud and honored that she selected us to be a part of this journey." DRAW and CARE, Ukraine "Amid all the four-legged charm, Monroe's story carries a crucial message: every animal-and child- deserves a safe place to belong. When the litter gets adopted one-by-one, leaving just the silent orange kitten behind, young readers may start to worry- but at the last moment, Grace, who is Deaf, swoops in and finds the orange kitten's silence a perfect fit, and her reverence at its vibrating purr is truly precious to see. This tenderhearted story delivers just the right dose of hope."
-BookLife, Editors Living Now, Evergreen Book Award Winner, 2024
Firebird Award Winner, 2024
Literary Titan Book Award, 2024
American Fiction Awards Finalist, 2024
