The Siamese Kittens and the Snow Leopard (eBook) by and

“The space inside the backpack was small and cosy, and that made him feel good. And when he realised that he could smell fish treats in the outside pockets, he liked it even more.”

When Lucy is given a cat backpack for Christmas she decides to take Java to the zoo. While on his adventure, Java comes face-to-face with Ciara the snow leopard. During the encounter Java learns what it means to experience fear and realise his place in the world.

Ages 5 - 8 | These delightful stories with subtle Christian metaphors are perfect for children learning to read on their own who want to discover the character of God. Michael Haykin's three books follow kittens Siam, Ko-Ko and Java as they join the Quinn household in Ireland.

Selected endorsements:

"Your newly independent reader will love seeing the world through the eyes of these three sweet and curious kittens. These are an adorable delight!"

Korrie Johnson, blogger and reviewer over at Good Book Mom

"Michael Haykin's trilogy is a fabulous new addition to children's literature. These heart-warming tales are sure to become firm family favourites to share over and over again."

Andrew Clark, Deputy of Chorley St James C.E Primary School

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Title

The Siamese Kittens and the Snow Leopard
Author(s)

Michael A G Haykin and Chris Iliff
Series

Siamese Kittens
ISBN

9781916669161
Format

eBook
Publisher

Reformation Lightning
Age Range

4-7s
Audience

Children
Pages

48
Published

04/09/2023

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Michael A G Haykin

Born in England of Irish and Kurdish parents, Michael A.G. Haykin serves as professor of church history & biblical spirituality. Haykin has a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto (1974), a Master of Religion from Wycliffe College, the University of Toronto (1977), and a Th.D. in Church History from Wycliffe College and the University of Toronto (1982). Haykin and his wife, Alison, have two grown children: Victoria and Nigel.

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Overall rating

4.6 based on 8 reviews

Summer reading challenge

I loved it .it was cute. The best bit is when Ciara met the leopard. I love different animals and so I think this is the best book (in the series). - Simeon (age 6)

Charlotte

Summer reading challenge 2024

It was very cute and I loved all of the details and the pictures by Phoebe age 7.

Jo

I liked the snow leopard chapter the best because the baby snow leopards met Java the cat. The babies were very cute! Elspeth, aged 6

Stephanie

Summer Reading Challenge

I would give this book ten stars if I could! I liked how playful the snow leopard cubs were. They made me laugh! - Ezra

Anna

Summer Reading Challenge 2024 (Lydia age 8)

I really like this book because my favourite part was when Lucy got a pet backpack and took one of the kittens to the zoo to see the snow leopard.

Elizabeth

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

It was good because the cat and the snow leopard became friends. I quite enjoyed this book because Java pretended to act like a tiger at the zoo. It didn't take me very long to read.

The Siamese Kittens Series

These books are just so wholesome and sweet! With adorably cheeky kittens, precious stories, beautiful illustrations, and messages of friendship, trust and caring for others, they’re perfect for early readers and will bless the whole family.

While these books have subtle Christian themes, there is a scripture at the end of each story which ties in perfectly and adds a beautifully balanced faith element.

While the suggested ages are 5-8, my 9 year old consumed all three books in an afternoon, and gushed about them to her little sisters, whom she ended up re-reading them to again.

Renee Emerson, Blossomingthroughbooks

The Siamese Kittens and the Snow Leopard

I so love the heart behind Reformation Lightning. What a gift they are to parents who want good quality, wholesome children’s books, that feel mainstream, but align with Christian values.

These three books aren’t overtly Christian in their plot, which I like about them, but they do end with a bible verse which is linked to the theme of the story, such as hospitality.

We found them to be fun, warm, unputdownable little books. I’d like to say we savoured them, but my son insisted we read them in one sitting. He was hooked. 🙌

Independent reading books for those early on in reading that are not only engaging and have a good plot, but also wholesome, are particularly difficult to find, so these three were such a gift! 👏

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