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“Differences are highlighted to demonstrate that everyone has unique characteristics that make them special—a familiar yet reliable method. Langdo adds illustrations of friendly characters that complement the text well…a solid story to which readers will relate.”

—School Library Journal

“Jeanie Franz Ransom has written a clever and humorous story for young children about embracing the differences in each other. With the growing diversity in our country, this is a very timely book. The students in this story are curious and brutally honest with their questions to their new classmate, Samantha. They want to know if she eats mice, walks on a leash, wags her tail and uses a litter box or goes outside. The cast of characters are lively and learn about acceptance, tolerance and how to get along. Bryan Langdo’s illustrations are colorful, expressive and tickle the imagination! I love the book cover.”

—Children’s Books Heal

There’s a Cat in Our Class!: A Tale about Getting Along

Written by Jeanie Franz Ransom
Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
Published by Magination Press — American Psychological Association

Max, Rusty, Ginger, and Tanner assume without question that their new classmate is just like them . . . a DOG. Guess what? Samantha is NOT a dog, which leads to whole heap of questions. But in little time, all the tails in Miss Biscuit’s classroom start wagging, and Samantha is celebrated for the CAT she is, just in time for another new student!

There’s a Cat in Our Class! is a kid-friendly exploration of diversity, teaching kids the value of not only accepting but embracing the differences of those around us.

Primary ISBN: 9781433822629
Publication Date: August 2016
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book , Age 05 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

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