Glynis Falloon

It is Saturday morning and Katie is looking forward to a full day of fun when she hears scratching and crying noises from underneath the deck.  She goes to investigate the strange noises with her grandma and finds two eyes poking through the cracks in the boards. Katie and her grandma discover a small, orange, tabby cat hidden under the deck. While Katie is keen to keep the cat, her grandma suggests she tries to find the cat’s owner. Katie and her grandma speak to their neighbors, but no-one knows where the cat lives, or to whom it belongs. So, Katie and her grandma make posters and hang them in their neighborhood, in the hope of finding the owner of the cat. While Katie tries to locate the owner, she meets new people and develops new friendships. Will Katie find the cat’s owner? How will she feel if she has to give up the cat she has become fond of?

New Friends is an illustrated picture book for children, by author Glynis Falloon. The book follows the story of a little girl, who finds a cat hidden under her grandma’s deck. This is a sweet and charming picture book that young children will relate to. Katie is a loveable character with a big heart, and the little cat is adorable. The book encourages kindness and compassion, and will help children learn the importance of friendship and taking care of animals. The simple, yet engaging text makes it perfect for young readers, and the expressive illustrations bring Katie’s personality to life beautifully.

Young children will enjoy following Katie’s adventures, and the book may even encourage them to develop new friendships. It’s a great way to start children thinking about animal welfare, and helping animals in their own communities.

Star rating: 5 Stars 

Summary: A delightful story with charming illustrations, will help children learn the importance of friendship, kindness and compassion.