Enjoy this heartwarming and timeless children's tale. Illustrators from Ukraine help unite a 'kitten that could not meow' with a little girl who finds the kitten's special voice. You will be captivated by this charming tale. It is beautifully illustrated and promises to teach through the adventures of a unique litter of kittens. "Novice readers are drawn to good stories and those about pets are the first choice for many. In this utterly believable story, Monroe weaves a very human theme of openness and connection through a common series of events."
Janice M. Rey, Ed.D. "Unknown to the reader, in 'The Kitten That Could Not Meow, ' Monroe weaves the identities of her own daughters into the characters of the story. This book is specially made for little hands and reassures young readers that they have a voice that will be heard while fostering warm feelings of acceptance and inclusion."
Christin Keirstead "We firmly believe that Monroe's wonderful books, brimming with kindness, deserve a spot in every cozy bookstore, allowing more people to delve into the enchanting worlds she creates. We are incredibly proud and honored that she selected us to be a part of this journey." DRAW and CARE, Ukraine "Amid all the four-legged charm, Monroe's story carries a crucial message: every animal-and child- deserves a safe place to belong. When the litter gets adopted one-by-one, leaving just the silent orange kitten behind, young readers may start to worry- but at the last moment, Grace, who is Deaf, swoops in and finds the orange kitten's silence a perfect fit, and her reverence at its vibrating purr is truly precious to see. This tenderhearted story delivers just the right dose of hope."
-BookLife, Editors Living Now, Evergreen Book Award Winner, 2024
Firebird Award Winner, 2024
Literary Titan Book Award, 2024
American Fiction Awards Finalist, 2024