Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey by Doug Kuntz

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Originally published in hardcover: New York: Crown Books for Young Readers, 2017.

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This heartwarming true story of one lost cat's journey to be reunited with his refugee family gently introduces children to a difficult topic and shows how ordinary people can help with compassion and hope.This heartwarming true story of one lost cat's journey to be reunited with his refugee family gently introduces children to a difficult topic and shows how ordinary people can help with compassion and hope.When an Iraqi family is forced to flee their home, they can't bear to leave their beloved cat, Kunkush, behind. So they carry him with them from Iraq to Greece, keeping their secret passenger hidden away.But during the crowded boat crossing to Greece, his carrier breaks and the frightened cat runs from the chaos, disappearing. After an unsuccessful search, his family has to continue their journey, leaving brokenhearted.A few days later, aid workers in Greece find the lost cat. Knowing how much his family has sacrificed already, they are desperate to reunite them. A worldwide community comes together to spread the word on the Internet and in the news media, and after several months the impossible happens-Kunkush's family is found, and they finally get their happy ending in their new home.This remarkable true story is told by the real people involved, with the full cooperation of Kunkush's family."Bound to be a hit with cats and kids alike."-People.com

Author Biography

Amy ShrodesandDoug Kuntzfelt compelled to travel to Greece to help with the refugee crisis, each in their own unique way-Amy as a volunteer helping the arriving refugees and raising awareness back at home through a podcast,and Doug as a photojournalist, who spent five months in Greece, Turkey, France, Germany, and finally Norway, bringing the plight of the refugees to people around the globe. When they met Kunkush, they knew he was very special to someone and they wanted to do everything they could to reunite him with his family.Sue Cornelison graduated with a BFA from Drake University and continued her studies at the International School of Studio Arts in Florence, Italy. Sue has worked as a full-time illustrator for over a decade. She wrote and illustrated The Twelve Days of Christmas in Iowa, as well as illustrated Sofia's Dream, Down by the Bay, You're Wearing That to School?!, and the American Girl Bitty Baby series. Sue works in her backyard treetop studio in a renovated 1909 carriage house in rural Iowa.

Review

"Bound to be a hit with cats and kids alike, this picture book tells the harrowing story of a cat who was separated from his family when they fled from Iraq and the amazing way he found his way home again." —People.com"A meaningful message of love and loss, of empathy and outreach, and ultimately, at its core, of compassion, grace and kindness." —The Sag Harbor Express

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This heartwarming true story of one lost cat's journey to be reunited with his refugee family gently introduces children to a difficult topic and shows how ordinary people can help with compassion and hope.

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"Bound to be a hit with cats and kids alike , this picture book tells the harrowing story of a cat who was separated from his family when they fled from Iraq and the amazing way he found his way home again ." --People.com "A meaningful message of love and loss , of empathy and outreach , and ultimately, at its core, of compassion , grace and kindness." -- The Sag Harbor Express

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This heartwarming true story of one lost cat's journey to be reunited with his refugee family gently introduces children to a difficult topic and shows how ordinary people can help with compassion and hope.

Details ISBN1524715506 Author Amy Shrodes Pages 48 Publisher Random House USA Inc Year 2019 ISBN-10 1524715506 ISBN-13 9781524715502 Format Paperback Subtitle The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 636.800 Imprint Ballantine Books Inc. Short Title Lost and Found Cat Audience Age 4-8 Language English UK Release Date 2019-12-10 Publication Date 2019-12-10 AU Release Date 2019-12-10 NZ Release Date 2019-12-10 US Release Date 2019-12-10 Illustrator Andy Price Birth 1939 Affiliation Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, USA Position Department of Psychology Qualifications Ph.D. Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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