by Bruce R. Jackson (Illustrator), Jenetta Jackson (Author)
One morning, a little kitten in rural America awakens and her eyes are opened to a brand new changing world -her spirit sparkles with every fresh experience and teaching of her wise and beautiful mother, Mau. Make no mistake this is one of the most dynamic and unique characters to star in a major children's book. Although it is the ideal book to read to a young person during storytime, it is also an enjoyable story for any age reader especially cat lovers. Author Jenetta Jackson and illustrator Bruce R. Jackson team up to depict this cat's tale which they are confident will be embraced by parents and children of all walks of life. (For ages 0 to90). This glimpse into the culture of cat-life from Mews' own voice is insightful, introspective, and developmental. Mews' story is ultimately empowering, showing the satisfaction she feels following her own path. Jenetta Jackson captures the nuances of an atypical cat's life, balancing Mews' growing pains with her developmental survival challenges faced in the harsh reality of the cold and often inhospitable world. Jenetta adds a fun dose of playfulness from a cat's eye view including Mews' adapting to cat culture. The black and white illustrations leave room for imagination of the reader while being evocative in its simplicity. Details and emotional expressions add depth and relatable context for even the most reluctant of readers. An Jenetta has gone as far as to include the language of cats as a vocabulary called "Vocatulary" in an age-appropriate coming of age tale. Consider this a must-read for fans of animal stories. Mews and her friends are from diverse species and breeds and stand out as characters with their own stories yet to be told.