Purr-fectly Wise is inspired by two unforgettable dogs who left paw prints on the hearts of everyone who knew them. Kimberly Palmucci watched them grow from energetic puppies into wise senior pets who offered boundless love and loyalty at all stages of their lives. Transforming their memories into their legacies, Palmucci is on a mission to share the joys pets bring at every age.
Kimberly Palmucci is the author of the Purr-fectly children's books and The Wormwood Mysteries. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, Dominick, their son, Cayden, and their four cats, Meesta, Princess, Mayra, and Rosie.
Since adopting Meesta in 2011, Kimberly has been inspired to share a positive narrative about shelter pets and special pets. Meesta is missing his back left leg; he is a three-legged cat, active, playful, and able in every way. His resilience, strength, and indomitable spirit inspired her mission to help animals and celebrate our differences. Regardless of where your story begins, who you are, or what makes you special and unique, everyone deserves a happy ending!
Purr-fectly Wise goes back to the time when Wise Kitten was adopted by a man who found him on the street. They spent many happy years together, until Wise Man could no longer care for him. Wise Kitten, having matured into Wise Cat, is brought to the shelter. He helps his furry friends there, but there is more in store for Wise Cat.
Turning again to real-life inspiration, Palmucci uses the story of two energetic puppies who grew into wise senior pets under her watchful eye, into a sweet rhyming story of a senior cat whose future still holds so much. Readers who enjoyed Wise Cat in Purr-fectly Lucky will be happy to learn more about him, but even if you don’t read the first book, Purr-fectly Wise will capture the hearts of everyone.
Artist Brandi McCann is back to provide the illustrations for the second book in this series. Her cheery sun with its smiling face, the sweet snuggles between Wise Man and Wise Kitten, and the cute beard and eyeglasses on Wise Cat’s face are just some of my favorite parts of this artwork. Author and illustrator work well together to bring these stories to life. I hope they will continue.