10 of those

Great for young children to be read, or read solo

Mark and his younger sister Carol are sent to stay with Gran while mum and dad await the arrival of a new baby. Typical sibling arguments ensue, but one argument about choosing a new kitten leads to Carol running off and getting trapped by the tide. Both Carol and Mark realise how they haven’t been thinking of the other and regret their behaviour. Carol starts to recall the story of Jesus calming the storm her Gran had told her, and calls out to Jesus to help her. When she is rescued and everyone is reunited Gran tells the story of the ten lepers and they give thanks to God for rescuing Carol. Both Carol and Mark decide to secretly go and get the kitten the other one had wanted. In preferring the other they end up with two kittens (not sure how mum and dad are going to react to this!) and the book ends with a new baby too! This was a short book, just 8 chapters, and nice large font. Line drawings scattered through the book break up the text further. There is a lot of dialogue between the characters, but it reads very true to life. The themes it covers are helpful for young children, especially growing up and learning how to interact with siblings and friends when they have different opinions. The stories of Jesus are woven into the story really naturally and help to point children to Jesus. I read this to my children a few years ago when they were 5 and 9, and plan to suggest my youngest (now 8) read it himself now he is reading solo. Warning: If you have sensitive children the themes of being lost, or worrying about loved ones is a major part, as Carol is trapped and her brother thinks she may have drowned. This is something to consider as it is only resolved at the end, and sensitive children may struggle with this without reassurance.

Bethan

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

I liked this book very much because Carol and Mark got a kitten each when they wanted to surprise each other! They were kind to each other in the end. Elspeth, aged 6

Stephanie

Summer reading challenge 2024 (Lydia age 8)

I really enjoyed this book because I liked the two kittens that the children get. My favourite part was when the Grandma told them about Jesus.

Elizabeth

Summer Reading Challenge 2024 EGT

I sort of like this long chapter book because a Granny told wonderful , amazing storys to her grandchildren storys by JESUS and they got two little kittens named fluff and tippet.I didn't like when the girl got lost even though the life guard had to come and rescue her !

Anna

The Other Kitten

A nice tension filled story about a girl who ran away after an argument. It teaches young children to be friends, not enemies. If you liked Friska, my friend you will love The Other Kitten too!

Sarah