Odie The Stray Kitten – Book Review
Odie is an orange and white kitten who gets separated from his mother, brother, and sisters on a snowy winter’s night. Scared and alone, he seeks warmth and finds shelter in a barn. The next day, when the barn door opens, a human girl and the resident cat wander in.
Will they befriend him?
Will Odie find a forever home?
Odie The Stray Kitten is an endearing story that’s written for young children – but one that readers of all ages (especially cat lovers) will enjoy! The story is told from Odie’s point of view and the beautifully colored illustrations charmingly bring his story to life.
Kristen and Odie The Stray Cat are recipients of the Indie Book Award.
Odie’s Best Friend – Book Review
Odie’s Best Friend tells the story of Bandit – the older, resident black and white cat that Odie meets when he wanders into a barn on a farm one cold and wintry night.
As a cat lover, I found Bandit’s life story sad but important. It brings home the reality of what happens to all too many cats when they are abandoned because they become an inconvenience to their owners. It also provides parents with an opportunity to teach their children life-long lessons in compassion and responsibility towards their pets.
Fortunately – particularly since this is a children’s’ book – Odie’s Best Friend ends on a happy note.
Odie The Stray Kitten and Odie’s Best Friend will make delightful additions to your children’s book collection!
About Kristen Mott
Kristen Mott is an indie award-winning children’s author and animal lover, wife, and mother. She graduated from the Indiana University School of Journalism in 2008 and is currently back in school studying to become a Registered Veterinary Technician.
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Odie The Stray Kitten & Odie’s Best Friend – Book Giveaway
To celebrate Children’s Book Week, Kristen Mott would like to offer one Create With Joy reader the opportunity to win a copy of both books!
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Looks like a great book 🙂
aww… I wann win!
I have been adopted by stray kittens and cats for that matter. They came for the food & stayed for the love.
That’s a wonderful testament to you Mary – “stayed for the love”! 🙂
Kristen’s books are adorable and she’s a lovely person!! Great article!
Thanks for sharing Karen – your cat is adorable – glad you liked the review! 🙂
4/5 meow sons are strays they showed up in various ways in, on our yard, so very young, and I KNOW The Lord had a hand in it, so we could not turn them away
Sounds like a book that we would enjoy.
I can visualize your little girls pouring over the book and the illustrations… 🙂
We have never adopted a stray kitten. We are mostly dog people.
You don’t know how many cat owners I now know who swore up and down that they were dog people… lol…
Have a great week Nancy (and watch out – there’s a kitten out there somewhere waiting to melt your heart!)
So cute! But what I love the most is the name of the kitten because that’s my orange and white cat’s name too! I named my Odo (Odie for short) after the character from Star Trek, but I’m going to tell her he’s famous in her own right with this book. Thanks so much for sharing!
That is so cool Julie!
I watched Star Trek so I know exactly who Odo is as well!
You learn the meaning of the name Odie in the book (not going to spoil it for you all, you have to buy or win the book to find out) but I was so surprised to find out what it meant – I loved it!
Thanks for sharing – hope you’ll help spread the word! 🙂
No I’ve never adopted a stray kitten. But I would definitely take one in if I thought it needed help!
You have such a lovely heart Theresa – thanks for joining us in this very special giveaway!
I love the cover of this book. thanks for a fantastic giveaway 🙂
Hopping over from the Kid Lit Blog Hop
These look like books my kids will LOVE! Thanks for sharing!
Best of luck to you – I’m sure your kids will adore them!
Such precious covers that draw you in and make you want to read more. Sounds like some important topics too. Thanks for sharing with the #KidLitBlogHop!
Aww, these books look adorable.
such a great giveaway, thanks for hosting.
Oh, these stories look so sweet! Thanks for sharing in the Kid Lit Blog Hop. 🙂
This would be for my grandson and last Christmas, we brought him a straw kitten that was abandoned near our hourse. He’d love this!
Best of luck to you Carolsue – these books would be perfect for your grandson!
How adorable. I have a friend with a black and white cat named Bandit. Going to try to win this for my friend 🙂 thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday linkup. Pinned to our linkup board.
Bandit sounds adorable – these books would make such a nice gift!
Shared! Thanks for hosting.
That sounds like a terrific book!
We once had 21 kittens…or cats. We had one of our own and then a momma & daughter cat took up residence in our garage and both had litters. We fed them all and found homes for all but Mama Cat, who we kept (and always called Mama Cat).
Cute. Found you on Literary Musings. My kids are grown. I miss kids’ books.
Some of us never outgrow them! 🙂
I wanna win! >3 Odie
Best of luck to you Lana – there are lots of options for entries to boost your chances! 🙂
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My husband and I are animal lovers with a preference for kitties. Just reading your description and reviews on these two books (even without spoilers) tears came to my eyes.
All our cats were sent to us in one way or another. The last two through our vet. Piper (the kitten) was brought into the vet at 5 weeks of age with a broken pelvis. She almost lost her leg. It was late september and she’s a black cat – her chances of a forever home would have been slim if we hadn’t met. Thunder…we’re his third attempt at a forever home. He is 11 and has litter box issues, but he is cuddly and smart, so while he does try our patience we love him and keep trying to retrain him.
Wow, Xyra, so glad you found us – your story brings tears to my eyes – I’m so glad that there are people like you in the world with huge hearts who are willing to open up your home to kittens like Piper and Thunder in need.
Best of luck to you in this giveaway. I’m thrilled to share that I’ve just received the third book in the series from Kristen the author, so watch for it as there will be an upcoming review and giveaway for that one as well!
Thanks again for sharing on Literacy Musing Mondays. 🙂