Several years ago, an editor friend urged me to turn this story into a children’s book. But (as those who read my thrillers understand) I don’t write for kids! Children are, IMO, the toughest audience of all.
But I do love the story and have shared a short version on the blog each year. My friend passed away not long after I’d worked with her on another of her terrific pet-theme anthologies (she published as Callie Smith Grant. See The Dog Who Came to Christmas, and The Cat In The Christmas Tree).
People, and ideas, come to us for a reason and so I followed the suggestion. Better late than never, right? This gift book, not specifically a “kids book,” I offer as a story for people of ALL ages who love Christmas…and cats.
Share the joy of the season with a heartwarming, original telling of the very first Christmas in this gorgeous full-color gift book for cat lovers of all ages!
Christmas Cat Legend
Returning home one special night to Bethlehem, an ordinary Tabby cat, tired and hungry, discovers strangers crowding her stable home. She watches from the window, anxious for the crowd to depart. But a family remains behind…and curious Tabby can’t resist drawing closer when a small sound—a kitten?—calls out to her, moving restlessly in Tabby’s own manger bed….
This one-of-a-kind nativity story shares how the least among us—even a plain, always ignored Tabby cat—can change the world simply by offering the smallest, heartfelt gift. Like Tabby, unexpected blessings come to those who open their hearts when asked to help. Share this delightful gift book with cat lovers of all ages, for a new read-aloud holiday tradition year after year!
Filled with 18 beautiful full color photographs, this inspirational 32-page Christmas picture book offers a fresh retelling of one of the most cherished biblical stories. Here’s your purr-fect holiday stocking stuffer and Christmas gift for children to adult cat lovers everywhere.
Due to the shipping challenges of the season…and my delay getting the gift book released…be aware of timing if interested in offering as holiday gifts.
Do you have favorite holiday stories shared with your family year after year? Do tell!
Where to Get Christmas Cat Legend
Order from Amy’s Direct Bookstore (discounted!)
Barnes & Noble (paperback or hardcover)
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