Clover Kitty does NOT want to go to kittygarten! Although she might like a friend to play with, kittygarten feels overwhelming for a sensory-sensitive kitty like Clover. And when she arrives, it is exactly as she fears: her classroom is too loud, the lights are too bright, and everyone comes too close. So Clover throws a fit… and decides to quit kittygarten.
But when a classmate comes to check on her, she begins to reconsider. Maybe it’s time for Clover to give kittygarten another chance.… This empathetic book about the additional struggles that sensory-sensitive kids face at school, which includes some clever solutions to help kids manage the barrage of sight and sound in a typical classroom, is also a reminder of the power of a caring friend to help you through tough moments.
"Clover stays home for the next three days; her mother doesn’t push. Oliver comes by twice, but Clover hides. It’s clear, though, that her desire for companionship will win out, and on Friday, armed with sunglasses, earmuffs, and her own mat for naptime, she returns to kittygarden. The day isn’t perfect, but by taking care of her specific needs, Clover survives with the help of her 'calm, kind friend' Oliver.... Those with sensory issues or those attending school with them may learn from these kitties’ examples." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 3 - 6 |
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Author | Laura Purdie Salas |
Illustrator | Hiroe Nakata |
ISBN | 1542042461 |
Publication Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
Publisher | Two Lions |
Language | English |