This new picture book is a great way to introduce kids to true friendship

Updated On: 05 May, 2023 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Sammohinee Ghosh

A new picture book for children narrates the tale of a lonely cat, who is in search of true friendship

Ilustrations from Cat Needs A Friend! Pics Courtesy/Studio Niyet

If this writer were to ask you about the most popular global personality in present times, you might suggest names such as Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber or Dwayne Johnson. But none of them stand a chance in comparison to cats. With a meow here and a purr there — and the advent of cute cat videos on the Internet — they have outdone us as a species. Quite naturally, children like playing with them. Toddlers and preschoolers find companions in the feline creatures as they teach them compassion, responsibility and self-esteem. But is a human family enough for a cat? How do we know if a cat is looking for a friend?

Ilustrations from Cat Needs A Friend! Pics Courtesy/Studio Niyet