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Meowy Christmas
It’s Franklin’s first Christmas with his new family and he is excited to see a present under the tree with his name on it. He panics when he sees that it’s from "Mom and Dad" and realizes he didn't get them anything. With his friend Charley’s insight, Franklin discovers Christmas is about much more than presents.
- GenresChildrens
44 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 2014
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February 16, 2015
My son (8) and I reviewed this book for Mother Daughter and Son Book Reviews. You can check out our full reviews there.
SON SAYS:
This book is about a cat named Franklin and it’s the day before Christmas. He’s walking by the Christmas tree and he sees a present with his name on it and realizes that he didn’t get a present for his Mom and Dad. Then he goes outside to ask his friend Charlie what he gets for his parents for Christmas. Charlie says that he doesn’t give them presents and he appreciates being with his family.
I really liked all the pictures and I thought they were cute. I liked the part when Franklin gets his presents on Christmas and he’s really happy with them. I liked how he opened the present because it was funny. learned that sometimes you don’t need to have presents on Christmas and you should just appreciate that you are with your family and you are not alone. I really liked it and I want to read it again. I think that kids who really like Christmas, really like cats, and like getting presents for everybody (including cats), would like this book.
MOM SAYS:
Meowy Christmas is an adorable holiday-themed picture book examining the spirit of gift-giving using a rescued cat as the main character on his search for the purr-fect gift for his new “Mom and Dad”. Children will enjoy the humor sprinkled throughout the book as well as the colorful, child-friendly illustrations. I recommend this book to children ages 4 to 10 years of age.
* This book was provided to me by the author free-of-charge in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. *
SON SAYS:
This book is about a cat named Franklin and it’s the day before Christmas. He’s walking by the Christmas tree and he sees a present with his name on it and realizes that he didn’t get a present for his Mom and Dad. Then he goes outside to ask his friend Charlie what he gets for his parents for Christmas. Charlie says that he doesn’t give them presents and he appreciates being with his family.
I really liked all the pictures and I thought they were cute. I liked the part when Franklin gets his presents on Christmas and he’s really happy with them. I liked how he opened the present because it was funny. learned that sometimes you don’t need to have presents on Christmas and you should just appreciate that you are with your family and you are not alone. I really liked it and I want to read it again. I think that kids who really like Christmas, really like cats, and like getting presents for everybody (including cats), would like this book.
MOM SAYS:
Meowy Christmas is an adorable holiday-themed picture book examining the spirit of gift-giving using a rescued cat as the main character on his search for the purr-fect gift for his new “Mom and Dad”. Children will enjoy the humor sprinkled throughout the book as well as the colorful, child-friendly illustrations. I recommend this book to children ages 4 to 10 years of age.
* This book was provided to me by the author free-of-charge in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. *
October 2, 2015
Meowy Christmas is a beautifully illustrated book with fantastic humor throughout which my 6 year old loved!! He simply loved the adorable Cat character Franklin. A lovely story with a good meaning behind it. Will certainly be reading the book again once Christmas arrives! I recommend this book to children ages 3 to 10 years of age.
October 3, 2015
A delightful story in the spirit of Christmas with a very apt message.
This will certainly appeal to children, with Franklin the cat ( a rescue cat ) and his first christmas with his new family. He finds a present under the tree and suddenly worries that he does not have a gift to give back to his owners (apart from mice and fur balls - yuck!)
The message shows children that love and gratitude are presents enough for owners or parents a like (for kids), and it highlights that the spirit of christmas is not just about gifts, it is about family.
Wonderful and colourful illustrations - a great bedtime read!
This will certainly appeal to children, with Franklin the cat ( a rescue cat ) and his first christmas with his new family. He finds a present under the tree and suddenly worries that he does not have a gift to give back to his owners (apart from mice and fur balls - yuck!)
The message shows children that love and gratitude are presents enough for owners or parents a like (for kids), and it highlights that the spirit of christmas is not just about gifts, it is about family.
Wonderful and colourful illustrations - a great bedtime read!
October 31, 2015
I bought Meowy Christmas for my one-year-old daughter as an early Christmas present. She sat still as I read the whole book (rare these days) and loved the pictures of Franklin the cat. The story is about a thoughtful cat who tries to figure out what to get his parents for Christmas. The author uses playful language that will keep kids interested, and there's also a sweet message at the end about the true meaning of Christmas. And, of course, I love the title. I give Meowy Christmas five stars all the way!
December 6, 2015
A wonderful story
With sweet illustrations your child will enjoy, Meowy Christmas is a delightful tale about Franklin, a cat, and his first Christmas with his new forever family. A reminder, it's not the giving of a gift which is the important part but the joy which counts at this special time of the year. A recommended read
With sweet illustrations your child will enjoy, Meowy Christmas is a delightful tale about Franklin, a cat, and his first Christmas with his new forever family. A reminder, it's not the giving of a gift which is the important part but the joy which counts at this special time of the year. A recommended read
January 26, 2015
I noticed this after picking up the author's first book. Another well written story by Gregory. This time about cat's first Christmas with his new family. He learns that Christmas is about more than gifts.
October 1, 2015
Franklin the cat is just too cute! Poor thing doesn't understand what to do when he sees his first ever Christmas present. Soon he finds there is more to giving than a box of goodies. A very cute story with a great message. I wish I could get my kitty to wear a Santa hat!
November 29, 2015
Children and cat lovers alike
Children and cat lovers will appreciate this adorable children's book. I really enjoyed the words, illustrations and message. Highly recommended. Reading this one to my grandchildren!
Children and cat lovers will appreciate this adorable children's book. I really enjoyed the words, illustrations and message. Highly recommended. Reading this one to my grandchildren!
November 12, 2014
Another great book from the brother sister duo of Gregory E Bray and Holly J Bray-Cook. This book follows Franklin (a cat) as he tried to figure out what to get his "parents" for Christmas.
January 30, 2017
A sweet picture book about a cat who decides that being with those we love at Christmas is more important than gifts. My son and his family (who have 2 cats and 2 dogs) especially enjoyed it.
February 1, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed this book with my granddaughter. I really thought the part where he asked the dog for advice truly hilarious. Because we all know that Cat's rule and Dog's drool. LOL
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