Mi Gato
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I had just gone outside to rake leaves on a warm, sunny autumn day and I saw a big yellow cat walking next to the road.
I stood and watched the cat until he got right in front of my house.
When the cat got in front of my house he stopped walking and looked at me.
Then I couldn't believe my eyes. The cat looked both ways, waited for traffic to clear then crossed the street to my yard.
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About the Book
Mi Gato is the story of a lost kitty cat. A kindly man tries to find the friendly cat’s owner. He wonders why nobody has stepped forward to claim the kitty, until the mystery is unlocked. Children will be drawn into the story by participating in the appropriate places, and solving the mystery in the end. The inspiration for the story is the big yellow cat that lived with the author and his family for eighteen years. Mi Gato contains a few simple Spanish words and phrases that are translated to English.
About the Author
Wayne is a grandfather that lives in a small town in Michigan. He found his penchant for writing while on his recent journey through college, and draws from life for his stories. He is the recipient of the 2007Outstanding Achievement in Creative Writing Award from Kellogg Community College. Wayne’s other accomplishments include Runner Up in the Liberal Arts Network for Development’s 22
Gabe LaPeer is a freelance artist/ illustrator that resides in West Michigan with his wife Mandy, son Owen and their two dogs. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University where he received a Bachelor's of Art degree in Art and is currently working towards a second degree in Graphic Design and Animation. He has worked in various mediums including paint, sculpture, digital design, illustration and animation among others. His passions are his family, art, writing and filmmaking. Mi Gato marks Gabe's second foray into illustrating children's books, one of his favorite creative outlets, and his first work with Wayne. Gabe's next project is a collaboration on a series of children's books written by his wife.