Jet the cat likes to swim. When the other animals tell her that cats actually hate water, she goes in search of her true identity. After failing to fit the description of a variety of animals, Jet finally learns to embrace her unique brand of catness. A timely tale that humorously challenges labels and celebrates defining one’s own unique identity. Now in Spanish!
Key Selling Points:
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: This relatable story shows young children that you don't have to conform to someone else's ideas about your identity.
HUMOR: Quirky, engaging animal characters will keep kids laughing and make this a read-aloud to return to over and over.
SOCIAL MEDIA STAR ILLUSTRATOR: Artist Terry Runyan has more than 200K Instagram followers and is well-loved for her popular "how to draw cats" videos.
More Details
Product Dimensions:8.50 x 10.75 inches
Page Count:32 pages
Age Range:Ages 3-7 years
Awards & Accolades
“A lovely picture book about friendship and embracing uniqueness, perfect for Spanish-language picture book collections” – School Library Journal
About the Contributors
Written by - Phaea Crede
Phaea Crede writes silly stories for silly kids. Serious kids, too! Jet the Cat (Is Not a Cat) is her debut picture book. Phaea lives outside Boston, USA, with her husband, two kiddos, and a slightly stinky dog named Gus. Visit her at phaeacrede.com.
Illustrated by - Terry Runyan
Terry Runyan loves animals, particularly cats, and you’ll usually find furry, feathery and fishy friends in her work. She enjoys mixing it up and works in many mediums such as watercolor, cut paper and digital. Terry teaches art classes online and enjoys sharing her journey and insights on her highly popular social media platforms. She lives in Leawood, Kansas. You can find her at terryrunyan.com.
