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Happy day before Thanksgiving … or maybe not so much for the old cat, who finds himself in a sticky situation with the wild turkeys running loose in the garden. As the little kitten watches the falling leaves through the window, the old cat’s hunting goes very bad. With some surprised gobbles here and some angry gobbles there, the turkeys teach the old hunter a good lesson: No matter how big you are, there’s always someone bigger.

This book is based on a true story that the little kitten and Mrs. D witnessed the day before Thanksgiving.

"Kitten's Stories Series" are beautifully illustrated children's books for kindergarteners, early elementary school students and independent readers.
 

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Everyone is unique and different. Tiny or huge, furry or hairless, walking or swimming, talking or singing, colorful or colorless, they all want to be accepted the way they are.

The kitten, which was born in a large litter, does not look anything like the rest of her family. She’s a calico cat with many colors in her fur—very different from what she imagined in her dreams. But regardless of her disappointment, the calico kitten learned that each living thing on this planet has its own individuality that should be celebrated.

This inspiring and brightly illustrated children’s book promotes love, acceptance, and the beauty of uniqueness.

Being different is perfectly okay and cool!

"Kitten's stories series" are beautifully illustrated children's  books for kindergarteners, elementary school students and beginner readers.

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CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT? NOT THIS ONE...

Book 1

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Jupiteronian

5.0 out of 5 stars An imaginative and entertaining story.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 18, 2021

This imaginative tale introduces young readers to a kitten and explores her experiences as she develops from a new born into a young, playful and curious cat! Each aspect of her development is filled with intrigue and entertainment as she discovers more about the world around her. Unlike her mother and other siblings, the realisation that her colouring is different from them causes her much distress but her mother is quick to offer reassurance that despite their difference in colouring, she is nonetheless a special cat – a Calico cat. And a fiercely independent one at that.

Her shenanigans unfortunately land her into trouble from time to time and she finds herself eventually being taken away from her mom and brothers. But this feisty and determined beauty doesn’t give up easily and you find yourself rooting for her as she gets into all kinds of mischief and breathing a sigh of relief as she manages to scrape through it all.

Eventually she comes upon Mrs. D. and her family who are immediately taken with her. Despite poor Mr. D’s suffering with cat allergies, they take her in and name her Nyda. But before long, Nyda can’t ignore the urge to go off exploring again and this brings forth more adventures for young readers to enjoy.

This is a beautiful and entertaining story that has been creatively written and will bring much joy to young readers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT? NOT THIS ONE…

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 20, 2021

Even if you dislike cats, you will fall in love with this one. Nyda, an adorable calico cat, charms the reader with tales that are humorous, enchanting, and fun. Readers follow her adventures from the time of her birth. She is the first to climb out of the box, daring her brothers to follow her. Told in the first person, the personification is spot on, allowing the reader to experience the world through the eyes of a cat.

This kitten is curious, intelligent, and fearless. That leads to trouble. Nyda just wants to be friends with the creatures around her, but she has a knack for doing the wrong thing at the wrong time. She breaks things and trespasses on their territory. Soon she finds herself separated from her family.

Nyda’s new owner lives in an apartment where she feels imprisoned. When Nyda jumps from the balcony, her adventures become a test for survival. As she navigates the outdoor world, she meets other creatures, friends, and foes until she comes across a family and Mrs. D, the owner she truly falls in love with.

I will not reveal all of Nyda’s adventures or secrets. Middle-grade, young adult, and adult readers will be fascinated by the world seen through the eyes of a feline. Beautiful illustrations add charm and even more personality to the stories.

I received an advance copy from the publisher and voluntarily agreed to read and review it with my honest opinions for no compensation.

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Joshua Grant

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read for cat lovers of all ages!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2022

Mrs. D gives us a really fun cat adventure and a loving tribute to the cat Nyda in the partially illustrated The Cat That Wanders By Itself! Living on a farm, Nyda finds all sorts of great ways to get herself (and her human companion) in trouble. This was a fun collection of misadventures that, for a cat lover like me, were equal parts hilarious and touching! It reminded me pleasantly of Charlotte’s Web in a way. Though a chapter book, I found it to be easy to read for all ages, and the illustrations sprinkled throughout the story were really well done and added another element of fun. If you are a cat lover or love children’s chapter books, definitely come cause some cat mayhem with The Cat That Wanders By Itself!

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Jjspina

5.0 out of 5 stars The Cat that Wanders by itself is an imaginatively detailed story told through the eyes of a cat.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 31, 2021

This is a well-written story of an independent calico cat, Nyda, who loves to roam and search for adventures and friends. The story is told through the eyes of the kitten as she experiences new things and discovers that she needs a family and a home.

The author created an imaginative story with poetic passages of nature, seasons and of her cat, Nyda’s, adventures from the time she was a kitten until she is a full grown cat. The kitten is taken too soon from her mother’s care because of her mischievous nature, fearless personality and inquisitive spirit. She is quite a remarkable feline who gave much back to all who knew her.

If you are a lover of cats you will feel an affinity toward Nyda and understand her quirky nature.

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Rosie Russell, Author and Illustrator

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for Nyda and her adventures!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 17, 2021

Mrs. D has done it again with this beautiful story, "The Cat That Wanders by Itself." This award winning author writes from the heart as she reveals the story of Nyda and her many, many adventures.
This tale is told by Nyda, as she begins her life as a kitten and eventually enters the loving arms of a very special family.
What a wonderful addition this would be to homes and classrooms with read alouds or anytime.
Readers will enjoy the stunning black and white images throughout this book as this endearing story is revealed.

(I received a copy of this story as a gift from the author. Thank you, Mrs. D.)

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5.0 out of 5 stars It is a joy to read these tales

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 16, 2021

Multiple award winning author Mrs. D shows her enjoyable skills with these heart-warming lovely stories of a cat. The two fascinating stories sprinkled with humor are told by the cat who enjoys each adventure. The book includes many drawings depicting what is occurring. Whether the reader likes cats or not, it is certain that the reader will love the cat in these tales. The stories are so good that it is even possible that while reading how much joy there is in having a cat, the reader will go out and acquire one. We had three at one time and it was fun to watch them.

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Jupiteronian

5.0 out of 5 stars An imaginative and entertaining story.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 18, 2021

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This imaginative tale introduces young readers to a kitten and explores her experiences as she develops from a new born into a young, playful and curious cat! Each aspect of her development is filled with intrigue and entertainment as she discovers more about the world around her. Unlike her mother and other siblings, the realisation that her colouring is different from them causes her much distress but her mother is quick to offer reassurance that despite their difference in colouring, she is nonetheless a special cat – a Calico cat. And a fiercely independent one at that.

Her shenanigans unfortunately land her into trouble from time to time and she finds herself eventually being taken away from her mom and brothers. But this feisty and determined beauty doesn’t give up easily and you find yourself rooting for her as she gets into all kinds of mischief and breathing a sigh of relief as she manages to scrape through it all.

Eventually she comes upon Mrs. D. and her family who are immediately taken with her. Despite poor Mr. D’s suffering with cat allergies, they take her in and name her Nyda. But before long, Nyda can’t ignore the urge to go off exploring again and this brings forth more adventures for young readers to enjoy.

This is a beautiful and entertaining story that has been creatively written and will bring much joy to young readers.

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Drystan the Dragon and Friends” series by Janice and John Spinas

Book 4

From Mrs. D

Learn to be a friend!

Delfina Solves a Problem is book 4 in the children’s series “Drystan the Dragon and Friends.” It introduces young readers to a new character: Delfina, a purple and pink dragon that loves to help everyone, even if they are not her friends. Not yet … but things can change dramatically when someone like Delfina jumps into action. While interacting with Drago, a bully dragon who was not nice to her and her friends, Delfina learns that his misbehavior isn’t because the little dragon is a spoiled brat, but because the mischievous dragon has problems of his own that he must overcome, and he needs some help. 

The author sends a great message in her new book, which teaches not to write someone off, but rather look for other ways to help someone in need, someone who is struggling with sorting out their problems.

The artwork is simple but sweet. It looks like what children would draw at age 4 to 8. So this book is a good fit for pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary school students.

All in all, Janice and John Spinas have created another nice children’s book that will help children to control their behavior, face problems, and make friends in a peaceful way.

 

 

Book 5

An example of kindness

In book 5 of the “Drystan the Dragon and Friends” series, Drago the dragon keeps his word to behave properly and help others. And because he is being good and follows the rules, his wishes came true and he becomes an orange dragon with special powers. Through his compassion, originality, and tenacity he flourished in good ways and was rewarded. Using one simple character, the author showed a great example of what small changes and kindness could do.

The illustrations are simple and recognizable. They fall in line with young readers ages 4 to 8. The story line is to the point. It teaches good morals and being nice to every living creature on Earth.

Overall, my grandson and I liked this new book for its great lesson and the discussion that we had after we finished reading.

 

Book 6

Kindness and helping others

My grandson and I have read 5 books in the “Drystan the Dragon and Friends” series. I’ve written our opinion on each book, and I can honestly say that the final book will not disappoint you.

It follows the form of the previous 5 books, written in a rhyme style that summarizes how to solve problems and help others. The cheerful artwork in a “childish” style brought uniqueness to these books, and we could not help but fall in love with each character.

“Drystan the Dragon and Friends” books are wonderful examples of what kindness, caring, and trustworthy actions mean and how they change both parties. The one who helps always feels good to be useful, and the one who needs help feels even better after being accepted after small changes.

In book 6, young readers will meet a new character, Dragana the dragon, who has big dreams. One day she meets the fairy and she jumps into action …

All in all, the ending is beautiful and really magical, just as the entire “Drystan the Dragon and Friends” series is, which should be read with youngsters ages 4 to 8.

Janice Spina