What's an independent cat to do when his friend decides she's the leader of their pack? This story of friendship and power dynamics is a read-aloud joy.
Beanie, a ginger-haired girl with a fierce heart, is the perfect pal for her newfound companion, Stretchy McHandsome the cat. That is, until Beanie gets it into her head that she should teach Stretchy how to be a perfect pet. Her lessons really curl his whiskers, and when hiding from Beanie isn't enough, he has to take an even bigger leap. Then it's Beanie who needs a lesson of her own: how to be an accepting friend rather than a bossy-boots.Hardcover.
About the Author
Judy Schachner grew up in New England, and can't remember a time when she wasn't drawing and doodling. Now she is the author/illustrator of more than twenty books for children, including Sarabella's Thinking Cap, Dewey Bob, Yo Vikings, and the #1 New York Times bestselling Skippyjon Jones series. She was the first winner of the E. B. White Read Aloud Award. Judy and her husband, Bob, have two grown daughters, and live in Pennsylvania with a wonderful cat.
