What do you see when you look at me?
That question has been bouncing around Kitty Wampus’s brain for as long as she can remember. She’s felt the stares and heard the whispers all her life. Now it’s time to show the world that she’s so much more than what’s missing.
Her quest leads to an attempt at what some might think is impossible. But to Kitty, it’s about proving something to herself and her fellow middle-grade students, too. Secretly, she hopes that includes the tall kitten from her bus whose smile and emerald-green eyes have also been bouncing around in her brain lately.
What do you see when you look at me? By story’s end, the answer may surprise you…
Free on 1st - 2nd Aug 23
Reviews:
" A wonderful story to inspire children with disabilities"
Reviewer: Angel for Bookangel.
Kitty Wampus was born missing her right rear leg and has spent her early years trying to overcome the difficulties she faces. Now it is time for her to start school and face her fears of not being accepted. At first most of the other kittens don't know how to accept her, but she makes a few friends. With their help she attends the football game, but when the crowd rushes to the stands she is knocked down. Despite her walker being damaged, she is still determined to make it to the dance that evening, she just doesn't know how, or if she will be accepted.
This is a wonderful little story, told using kittens just but as valid for any children wondering if they can find acceptance and also for adults to understand and explain the situation as well. The heart-warming message is that Kitty Wampus is a child first and disabled second, that she still has the same thoughts and feelings as any other and this comes through clearly in the story. The story writing is clear and concise and while it only covers a short period of time, says exactly what it needs to do. The plot covers in a few simple events the ups and down, fears and worries of people in that situation, but also the fears of those around in how they should act and feel towards others. This helps to raise the book from a one-sided viewpoint to something more rounded for all to enjoy and understand.
The only downside is that the ending is wrapped up a little neatly, but for a tale to inspire and provide hope to children, I think this can be forgiven.
Rating: 5Quicklink to this review
" A wonderful story to inspire children with disabilities"
Reviewer: Angel for Bookangel.
Kitty Wampus was born missing her right rear leg and has spent her early years trying to overcome the difficulties she faces. Now it is time for her to start school and face her fears of not being accepted. At first most of the other kittens don't know how to accept her, but she makes a few friends. With their help she attends the football game, but when the crowd rushes to the stands she is knocked down. Despite her walker being damaged, she is still determined to make it to the dance that evening, she just doesn't know how, or if she will be accepted.
This is a wonderful little story, told using kittens just but as valid for any children wondering if they can find acceptance and also for adults to understand and explain the situation as well. The heart-warming message is that Kitty Wampus is a child first and disabled second, that she still has the same thoughts and feelings as any other and this comes through clearly in the story. The story writing is clear and concise and while it only covers a short period of time, says exactly what it needs to do. The plot covers in a few simple events the ups and down, fears and worries of people in that situation, but also the fears of those around in how they should act and feel towards others. This helps to raise the book from a one-sided viewpoint to something more rounded for all to enjoy and understand.
The only downside is that the ending is wrapped up a little neatly, but for a tale to inspire and provide hope to children, I think this can be forgiven.
Rating: 5Quicklink to this review
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