Sophie and Jack

All cat owners know that their pets are reserved, meticulous about their grooming, and likely to purr softly when pleased. Why, then, do we put up with and even adore these furry creatures? Because even in their manners finicky or relaxed, the animals are fun.

In a broader sense, our book is about loving creatures for who they are, not for what they might or could be. It's about recognizing and loving a being for its good qualities, and its about laughing at the little things. When we wrote the book, we had in mind for our audience children who like to laugh, that is, all children. We suspect that all children also find comfort and enjoyment in the presence of pets, no matter how quirky they are.


About the Author
Fran Pelham is a university professor who enjoys her home, family, friends and pets. She likes to travel and to read. She is helped in her writing by her two cats who walk across the keyboard as she types at the computer. Bernadette Balcer is a teacher, a mother, a wife, and a dog owner. When she's not working, she's most likely enjoying her favorite pastimes-reading books to her grandchildren or walking the dog. Andrea Rudner is an artist who enjoys golf and tennis. She is a devoted animal lover who lives with her three cats and husband, Larry on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.