Kathi Murriello's Newly Released "Why Can't Pookie Come to School?" is the Sweet Story of a Five-Year-Old Boy Facing His First Day of School Without His Best Friend
"Why Can't Pookie Come to School?" from Christian Faith Publishing author Kathi Murriello is a heartwarming children's book about Joey, a five-year-old boy about to go to his first day of school without his best friend, his black-and-white cat named Pookie; and while everything goes well, Joey can't help but miss Pookie--only for him to get the biggest surprise of the day and the highlight for the whole classroom.
MEADVILLE, Pa., July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Why Can't Pookie Come to School?": a fun story about a boy and his cat making the most of a situation. "Why Can't Pookie Come to School?" is the creation of published author Kathi Murriello, a fine arts graduate born in Brooklyn, NY, she and her husband now reside in Tucson, Arizona, where she writes books inspired by her children, fond kindergarten memories, and her love of animals.
Murriello writes of Joey's happy life before the big change, "Soon it would be Joey Miller's first day of school. He was very excited to start kindergarten, just as his cousin did when she was five years old. But he was also very sad because he knew he would miss his cat, Pookie. Pookie was a lovable black-and-white kitty who always appeared to have a smile on her face. She was his best friend, and they did everything together. When Pookie wanted to play, Joey would find her favorite toys and run around with her for hours. When it was time for Pookie to eat, Joey would have a snack at the kitchen table nearby. Kitties sleep a lot, and sometimes Pookie would curl up on Joey's lap. He would pet her as she purred herself to sleep. Since they were so close, Joey began to wonder how he would get through a school day without his best friend. He also worried that she would be sad and miss him too."
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Kathi Murriello's new book is a great way for young children to learn to face big changes in their lives optimistically and with good grace.
As everything works out just fine, even amazing, in Joey's world, children will be encouraged to think their own situations in life can be too, with the right attitude.
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Consumers can purchase "Why Can't Pookie Come to School?" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about "Why Can't Pookie Come to School?", contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.
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