BRISTOL, Rhode Island — Pet lovers of all ages can be impressed by the story of Daisy, a intelligent kitten who’s fiercely loyal to her canine sibling, Bear. Daisy additionally has a really particular expertise: she will open doorways! However when Daisy makes use of her distinctive capacity to flee and search for Bear, she finds bother as a substitute.
Primarily based on true occasions, Daisy’s Close to CATastrophe from Debra Westgate-Silva is a kids’s ebook that traces the true story of an intrepid feline who goes lacking and the K9 pet tracker who involves her rescue.
All of it begins when Daisy’s household goes on trip, and Daisy is distributed to a cat kennel. However this feisty feline doesn’t need to keep there — not with out her finest good friend, Bear!
Whereas the story follows Daisy’s adventures and mishaps, the illustrations reveal one other a part of the story that Daisy is unaware of — a pet-detective canine is trying to find her.
Simply when issues are at their darkest, Daisy remembers who she is: a kitten who can open doorways can also be a kitten who doesn’t hand over. Daisy’s particular expertise might have gotten her into bother, however it might even be the way in which to seek out her manner again to Bear and their household.
Written for kids ages 4-9, Daisy’s Close to CATastrophe offers readers of all ages an inside take a look at the real-life search and rescue efforts carried out by K9 pet trackers. And the ebook’s lovely illustrations include clues for teenagers to identify alongside the way in which.
To assist households and lecturers reinforce the underlying messages of friendship and perseverance, Westgate-Silva, a former educator, created a full curriculum information out there on her web site at www.debrawestgatesilva.com.
“The story gives many teachable alternatives,” stated Westgate-Silva. “The curriculum contains social emotional actions about friendship and assertiveness in addition to literacy skill-based classes on making connections between illustrations and textual content, distinguishing reality from fiction and experimenting with perspective.”
Finally, Daisy’s Close to CATastrophe is a heartwarming and empowering story of perseverance, friendship and the unbreakable bonds between pets.
To listen to Westgate-Silva communicate concerning the ebook and Daisy’s real-life story, please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WluRiNqG9bs&t=1s.
In regards to the Writer
Debra Westgate-Silva labored in public schooling for a few years and now writes grants to help nonprofit organizations centered on literacy, schooling and trauma-impacted youth. She is energetic in her group, serving on the boards of organizations devoted to selling childhood literacy and lately delving into citizen science with frog watches and terrapin conservation initiatives.
Daisy’s Close to CATastrophe is her second kids’s ebook. Her first ebook, Bethlehem Barn, is a light-hearted retelling of the Christmas nativity story from the animals’ perspective. Different works have been revealed in Highlights for Youngsters, Educating Tolerance (now Studying for Justice) and Intrepid Instances. Study extra at www.DebraWestgateSilva.com.
Amazon hyperlink: https://www.amazon.com/Daisys-Close to-CATastrophe-Childrens-Lacking/dp/B0D24HQY2H/
Daisy’s Close to CATastrophe
Writer: Luminohr Books
Launch Date: Could 7, 2024
ISBN-13: 979-8988185444
Accessible from Amazon.com and BN.com
