The Best Cat In The World

Whos the best cat in the world? I asked him after Mom turned off the light.Charlie purred a rumbling reply. But even the best cat in the world doesntlive foreve... » 

Whos the best cat in the world? I asked him after Mom turned off the light.Charlie purred a rumbling reply. But even the best cat in the world doesntlive forever and the young narrator of this touching story struggles to dealwith the loss of his beloved cat Charlie. His mother suggests getting a newcat and after some hesitation Vincent agrees. But the new cat Shelley isvery different from Charlie. She doesnt look like Charlie she doesnt likethe same things Charlie did and she doesnt do the things Charlie always did.But despite all these differences is it possible that Shelley might in herown way also be the best cat in the world? LeslCa Newmans gentle storyhonors the full range of a childs feelings when dealing with the loss of afavorite pet. Ronald Himlers soft watercolor and pencil illustrations capturethe poignant emotions of the young boy as well as the playful antics of his newkitten. «