An endearing, resourceful cat’s adventures teach young children the value of kindness, compassion, and loving who you truly are. “Catawampus was a crooked cat. It so happens he was born like that.” Catawampus is a friendly stray cat with hopes of finding a family to love him. But he worries that his crooked, bent front legs will prevent him from ever being adopted. At the animal shelter, he is scared, overlooked, and bullied by the other cats. He is so sad that he hides away from everyone. But one day he comes up with a bold plan to make others like him...and it just might work, if he's brave enough to face his fears. Can Catawampus find the courage to follow his dream of a home and family? And will people be able to look past his disability, and see all the love he has to share? Young readers will cheer on Catawampus as he learns how the power of friendship can make a dream come true when you least expect it. With a rhyming text and bright watercolor illustrations, Catawampus's story encourages children to celebrate differences, accept one another, and show compassion for people and animals alike. FIVE STARS. “This clever and touching tale is a timely reminder of the beauty in our differences and the importance of love… I highly recommend this gem of a book!” -Helene Marie-Hélène Fasquel for Readers' Favorite Book Reviews "How he overcomes his self-doubt and the teasing of others to find a true home where he is accepted and loved makes for a moving picture book story that will appeal to any young cat lover. Its deliverance of important underlying messages about courage, self-esteem, bullying, and home also gives read-aloud adults many opportunities for enlightening young listeners. -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review