Oscar the Christmas kitten : a story of hope

Based on an inspirational true story, Oscar The Christmas Kitten is the tale of an "indoor pet," which is inadvertently locked out of his home. Fatigued from his outdoor ventures, Oscar naps in the undercarriage of a neighbor's SUV. Oscar awakens to the sound of an engine. Thus, begins a terrifying journey in the cold of winter to a strange place far from home. Oscar survives that ordeal; but it is merely the beginning. Bitter weather, hunger, loneliness and a hostile environment await him as he frantically seeks the warmth and comfort of his own home. Little does he know, however, that his owners, extended family and friends are busy organizing their own search for the beloved kitten. Young readers and adults alike will delight in following along with Oscar as he seeks his loving family. Readers will also identify with the family who diligently searches day and night for the kitten, not knowing if he will ever be found. This delightful book underscores the importance of perseverance, teamwork and unconditional love during times of fear and uncertainty. This wonderful book is ideal for children in the age range of three to eight.

Based on an inspirational true story, Oscar the Christmas Kitten is the tale of an indoor pet that is inadvertently locked out of his home. Fatigued from his outdoor ventures, Oscar naps in the undercarriage of a neighbor's SUV. Oscar awakes to the sound of an engine. Thus begins a terrifying journey in the cold of winter to a strange place far from home. Oscar survives that ordeal, but it is merely the beginning. Bitter weather, hunger, loneliness, and a hostile environment await him as he frantically seeks the warmth and comfort of his own home. Readers will identify with the family who diligently searches day and night for the kitten, not knowing if he will ever be found. This delightful book underscores the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and unconditional love during times of fear and uncertainty, and is ideal for children between three and eight years of age.

Right before Christmas, a young kitten wanders from his home and is unable to find his way back. Based on a true story, the authors relate, from Oscar's point of view, how a lost pet makes his way back to those who love him