Kelly Tills Meow Is Not a Cat Hardcover Book

A wild story about being different, for ages 48.Meow Is Not Cat is a picture book about a clever kid who learns to embrace their unique qualities on a field trip. Meow, the main character, is puzzled as to why everyone calls them Meow. They suspect its because they have catlike ears on their hat, but their snarky feline friend has other ideas. Readersdeeply appreciate how fun the book is to read, the stunning illustrations, and how it offers a positive view of a neurodiverse character. Many stories about neurodiverse kids feature adults "correcting" them. In this story, Meow changes an adults perspective. Praise for Meow Is Not a CatKirkus Reviews calls it,"An appealingly offbeat book with a strong message about appreciating unusual thinking."The Childrens Book Review says,"Thanks to the clever illustrations and relatable characters, this book will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Meow is Not a Cat is also a valuable reference for introducing the concept of neurodivergence both at home and in the classroom..."The StoryMeows teacher, Ms. Snickety, thinks Meow doesnt listen, but Meow believes they "just listen differently." On a field trip to see wildlife, Ms. Snickety gives clear instructions on feeding the monkeys. But when no bananas are left for the children, Meow implements another one of Ms. Snicketys teachings, "sharing is caring."The monkeys fail to grasp the concept of sharing. When Meow takes back a banana, it leads to a comical and chaotic chase. Somehow, Meow... | Kelly Tills Meow Is Not a Cat Hardcover Book