Dog is Little Cat's best friend...but soon she realizes that SHE may not be Dog’s best friend. Is she being LEFT OUT? What is so special about Mr. Fuzzby? He can't possibly be a better friend than Little Cat... right?
Little Cat sets out on a mission to learn what makes Mr. Fuzzby tick. But what she discovers will surprise children and parents alike!
With relatable, child-like animal characters and comical illustrations, Little Cat Feels Left Out will engage and elate even the of youngest readers. Be prepared to read it again... and again!
Created by a mother and former teacher, this book quietly delves into the complex emotions of being a friend and feeling left out. While laughing at Little Cat’s antics, readers will make connections between choice and forgiveness in creating and maintaining real life friendships.
Back Cover:
Dog and Little Cat are the very best of friends. And one really great friends all Little Cat really needs... but could it be that Dog needs more? When Little Cat notices Dog's growing friendship with Mr. Fuzzby, she feels left out. Little Cat studies Mr. Fuzzby to find why he is such a GOOD friend... and realizes she can be a better friend herself.
"As a mom and former teacher, I am keenly aware of how emotionally complex childhood friendships can be! Oftentimes, children are unable to verbalize their emotions or even see options to feeling LEFT OUT. In an effort to help, I wrote Little Cat Feels Left Out. I hope this book will initiate conversations between children and adults!"--Dori Durbin, Author/Illustrator of Little Cat Feels Left Out and Little Cat Needs Space
Editorial Review:
"In the second installment of her Little Cat series, Durbin continues to sow heartfelt seeds in the blossoming minds of young children. Little Cat and Dog are together once again, a delightfully subliminal pairing of two characters who stereotypically wouldn't be especially tolerant of one another. Just like children, Little Cat experiences twinges of jealousy when Dog, whom she identifies as her BEST FRIEND, starts playing with someone else. Seemingly written straight from the thought bubbles of a child and punctuated with colorful and charming illustrations, Little Cat Feels Left Out is a lesson for the young (and a reminder for the old) that anybody can be your friend...and the best part of a BEST friend is sharing him or her with others." -
-Julie Ross, Siena Heights University Assistant Professor of Education/Special Education and Grandma
