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Tom Cat (Picture Book)

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Every year there are more and more new children's books hitting the shelves, but very few of them stand out. "Tom Cat" is one that does. This book is a true delight to look at and read. A great story of self discovery and awareness that is told with fun, humor, imagination and pure innocence. Mr. Woods has written and illustrated a book that kids today will be reading to their kids.

Tom is not your ordinary cat. In fact, you could think of him as the black sheep of the family. Or maybe he's a duck... He does love baths, after all. Perhaps, though, he's a pig (mud is awfully fun). He's scared of mice, so he might be an elephant.m And on and on it goes. Tom can bark and oink, but he never, ever meows. At every turn, his parents patiently see Tom through his idiosyncracities, and remind him that they love him, no matter what. And then one day, the most unexpected sound comes out of Tom's mouth...

This book approaches a complex, and sometimes difficult topic -- feeling like you don't belong -- with great humor and gentleness. Even the most well-adjusted little kid will love this funny book, and even relate to it (who hasn't been called a silly goose, after all?) The illustrations are as vivid and different as the rest of the book.

I am a Pediatrician working in a busy ER and this book captures the imaginations of children perfectly. Its wonderfully illustrated and has a design and story that really allow for interaction between the child and the reader. Highly recommended.