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The story is about Miausi, a calico cat who is homeless but enjoys going about her daily life on various adventures. The book begins by explaining that a calico cat his three colors—orange, black, and white. Miausi loves to sleep, eat, and go on her adventures, and she searches for a special smell—pancakes—her favorite food. Smelling the odors of food brings her to a home that adopts her, where she gets special food, a comfortable bed, a nice home, being hugged and loved, and being treated like a queen. The book teaches children about the importance of animals and how to treat them well. It also teaches about the importance of adoption, whether of a pet or a child, and how valuable such an addition is to a family. Finally, it teaches about love and how to treat others in a special manner.
The illustrations by the author are exceptional. They are colorful, well-drawn, and tell a story in their own right. The end of the book shows drawings as photos of Miausi going on adventures, which adds a whimsical look to the book. As discussed above, the book’s theme is meaningful and can be used as a teaching tool to instruct little ones about the value of family. The storyline comes across as a bit choppy in parts. However, as this book will likely be read aloud to young children, this aspect will undoubtedly be ignored as the youthful audience revels in the engaging pictures and cheers for the lovable feline hero of the tale.