The abandoned kitten
Sue Mongredien
- Reading
- Read together if the kittens’ abandonment might feel upsetting. You could pause to talk about what caring for them involves, then notice how each family member helps.
- Themes
- Care for vulnerable animals: Lily and her mum take in three abandoned kittens and stay up overnight to look after them, with Poppy gently mothering them. The plot presents hands-on care and helping the kittens recover as the family's shared purpose.
- Worth knowing
- The kittens have been abandoned and need care through the night. Their vulnerability is central to the plot.