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The Pretty Kitty
The Pretty Kitty is the first children’s book from neuroscientist J.A. Rove. Dealing with vanity, young readers will learn that beauty is only skin (or fur) deep. As the pretty kitty sets out looking for companions he discovers that affection, friendship, and of course cake, must be earned. Featuring stunning water color artwork the book touches on the value of kindness, helping, and modesty.
19 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2020
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About the author
J.A. Rove
6 books5 followersGreetings everyone!
I'm just an average Joe that has all sorts of interests. In relative order of importance I am: a father, a neuroscientist, an author, a science editor, and a hobby illustrator/graphic designer. I've been writing for a lot of years now, everything from professional science articles about the brain to short stories and film scripts. I enjoy learning new things and I find ventures into other fields fun and illuminating. It was my kids, and a pandemic, that led to delving into children's literature. We work together. The Pretty Kitty was our first endeavour with children’s fiction. That was followed shortly after by When I Close My Eyes. The year after we wrote a follow up to the Pretty Kitty. I've now starter writing for older kids and adults. Our work is self-published but with great care. We are fortunate to be able to work with industry leading equipment at all levels. Lastly, we welcome any and all feedback from you, the reader! It is only through constructive feedback that we can improve.
Have a good one, stay safe, and keep reading!
J.A. Rove
I'm just an average Joe that has all sorts of interests. In relative order of importance I am: a father, a neuroscientist, an author, a science editor, and a hobby illustrator/graphic designer. I've been writing for a lot of years now, everything from professional science articles about the brain to short stories and film scripts. I enjoy learning new things and I find ventures into other fields fun and illuminating. It was my kids, and a pandemic, that led to delving into children's literature. We work together. The Pretty Kitty was our first endeavour with children’s fiction. That was followed shortly after by When I Close My Eyes. The year after we wrote a follow up to the Pretty Kitty. I've now starter writing for older kids and adults. Our work is self-published but with great care. We are fortunate to be able to work with industry leading equipment at all levels. Lastly, we welcome any and all feedback from you, the reader! It is only through constructive feedback that we can improve.
Have a good one, stay safe, and keep reading!
J.A. Rove
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June 17, 2023
A cute story that stereotypically makes its cat protagonist not only pretty but rather and cruel when talking to other animals while also at the same time being too self-focused to not know when she is being rejected.
The story itself is rather brief and made of rhyming sentences so it will attract to young readers, especially as it also has a nice chorus to move the cat from one episode to the next.
The illustrations are really what makes this book for me. They are realistically done in watercolors although there are a few moments in which the said cat's eyes are done too brightly in yellow and/or faces are made to seem rather absurd thus knocking the truth of the illustrations off for the most part.
For a quick and enjoyable read although again not a factual one since cats don't need to find their purrs this one just may tickle your child's fancy.
The story itself is rather brief and made of rhyming sentences so it will attract to young readers, especially as it also has a nice chorus to move the cat from one episode to the next.
The illustrations are really what makes this book for me. They are realistically done in watercolors although there are a few moments in which the said cat's eyes are done too brightly in yellow and/or faces are made to seem rather absurd thus knocking the truth of the illustrations off for the most part.
For a quick and enjoyable read although again not a factual one since cats don't need to find their purrs this one just may tickle your child's fancy.
April 25, 2020
Lovely book about a vain cat who believes that thanks to his beautiful face, all animals will want to be his friends, but isn't so easy.
This book teaches to children that there are other personal qualities which conquer the heart of people, rather than the beauty.
Indeed, I've very appreciated the unthinkable and wonderful end of the story.
Rhyming story that amazes children.
Bright and professional watercolour illustrations.
This book teaches to children that there are other personal qualities which conquer the heart of people, rather than the beauty.
Indeed, I've very appreciated the unthinkable and wonderful end of the story.
Rhyming story that amazes children.
Bright and professional watercolour illustrations.
April 29, 2020
Having written the book I'm a bit biased. However, I do really love the artwork. I think it's got style.
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