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Marlon Finds A Way
Dan Bailes, author
Middle Grade; General Fiction (including literary and historical); (Market)
The first book, Marlon Finds A Way, is a cozy cat adventure about Marlon's attempts to make friends with a sweet sparrow named Silky. Not surprisingly, he tries one approach after the other to no avail. His frustration leads to anger and, with the help of Momma Cat, he learns some strategies he can use to help tame his temper. After some silliness and misadventures, he finally finds a way to gain Silky's trust and they become friends. The book uses humor and Marlon's quirky antics to explore themes of friendship, self-reliance and building trust. The book is written for kids 6-9 and cat lovers everywhere.
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★★★★★ This book does a fantastic job of teaching children about patience, trust, and kindness through this tale while still making it entertaining. The story is well written and easy to follow along with beautifully drawn illustrations by the author.