Short Chapter Book for Little Kids

This chapter book, designed for little kids, 5-8 years olds, is the perfect book to teach friendship--regardless of the season. Delightful read aloud for even little kids.

“…excellent tale for young readers.” Kirkus Reviews

She arrived on Halloween Eve, in the Year of Acorns. Benjy named her Tricks.

Mom said, “No pets.”

Then, they discover the cat’s owner. Erika has just moved next door to stay with her grandmother while she attends the Deaf School. She brought Fluffy, her cat, with her. Fluffy likes to wander the neighborhood and make friends. But Erika is hearing impaired and uses both sign language and speech to communicate. 

Erika suggests a Sign Language club and Benjy is all in. He tries to use the sign language to convice Dad that he needs a pet.

This delightful children's book about emotions is about cats, sign language, and a surprising friendship. It’s perfect for the elementary reader who needs to build confidence in their reading skills. 

Need a great read-aloud about friendship? This chapter book for little kids will delight and entertain the kids, even during this busy holiday.

Great short chapter book for:

• beginning readers, ages 5-8
• great read aloud any time of year
• learning basic sign language
• understanding a hearing impaired friend
• finding ways to share
• learning friendship skills

Includes 13 B/W illustrations of sign language words. Great read-aloud for 5-8 year olds - listen to the audiobook! Great for little kids.