Sweet P. the Cat Lives on a Houseboat
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"Sweet P. we can all be afraid of something, '" said Bubba. "Remember when you fell off the side of the boat and into the water?" You were so scared!" Sweet P. remembered. Sweet P. did not know he could swim so fast! The Beautiful Lady has rushed to his side and pulled him out of the water. Then she had wrapped him in a blanket and held him tight just like a little baby! He had felt so warm and safe and let out a tiny "meow".
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Are you afraid of anything?
Is there something that makes you shudder when you see it?
Most of us are afraid of something. But we can conquer those fears. In her book, Sweet P. the Cat Lives on a Houseboat, author Joan Durbin tells us how Sweet P. overcame his fears. Everyone knows cats are not great fans of the water. But Sweet P. lives with the Captain and the Beautiful Lady on a houseboat. Sweet P. and his friend Bubba not only have adventures on the water but learn the value of friendship and trust. Beautifully illustrated by Ruth Ann Cowling, Sweet P. the Cat Lives on a Houseboat teaches an important lesson in a fun way.
About the Author
Joan Durbin has always had a great love for children and animals. In 2012, she lived on a houseboat for 7 months. Her brave and curious cat Petey lived with her. During that time she learned more about cats than she thought possible!
Joan believes that children have a natural love for animals and thought she would share an adventure with children about Petey’s experience on the houseboat.
Joan is a registered nurse and lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
Ruth Ann Cowling has been an art educator for over 40 years and has taught elementary through college level students. She has worked as a free-lance commercial artist and as a professional watercolor artist. Ruth Ann loves to travel to participate in art shows. She was appointed to serve as a commissioner on the Indiana Arts Commission in 2015. She is a patron and advocate of the arts and art education.