Alastair McAllister Goes to School is a meaningful story about loving yourself just the way you are and appreciating the differences in others.  

Alastair McAllister, is a lovable, long-haired cat, heading to his first day of kittygarten at the Acatemy!  He’s excited to ride on the school bus, make friends and learn new things. He’s sure it’s going to be a PURRFECT day! But from the moment he meets his new classmates, they tease him for looking different.  Throughout the day Alastair struggles to fit in. He feels he can’t do anything right. He comes up with a unique plan to gain their acceptance.    

Will his plan work?  Will Alastair be accepted by his classmates?

Beautiful illustrations capture Alastair’s emotions from his first day struggles through his journey to be accepted.  Readers will laugh and cheer for Alastair! For the younger readers, a butterfly, with a special meaning from the author, is hidden on every page.  

This story combines themes of diversity, inclusion, self-acceptance and appreciating the differences in each other.