Monday, April 20, 2020

"I Am Not A Skunk" a Fun Children's book Written by Ellen J. Pilch that is PURRFECT for "National Look-Alike Day"

A number of weeks ago, (make that QUITE a number of weeks ago!), the sweet and most THOUGHTFUL friend-to-many, Ellen J Pilch,  book author as well as the author of the darling blog, 15andmeowing, surprised me with a copy of her latest book "I Am Not A Skunk", which she  sent to me to gift to my cat-loving, almost-2-year-old granddaughter. I am HAPPY to do so!

She will LOVE it!

I was under no obligation at all to feature this darling book, but am more than happy to do so! When I noticed that today is "National Look-Alike Day" I decided it was the PURRFECT day to feature "I Am Not A Skunk" because this day is all about "look-alikes"

You know how they say we all have a twin out there? I am certain that most of you can recall an incident where someone approached you and told you "Oh my you look just like my dear friend such-and-such!!"  (I have had that take place many, many times and all I can say is, Heaven help whomever looks like me...but I digress),

"I Am Not a Skunk" fits this day purrfectly because it is about a homeless black and white (also known as a "Tuxedo kitty), who is excited to find a family, but she has to first convince skeptical Uncle David that she is indeed NOT a skunk. Sarah and her "Auntie" discovered the black and white kitty when they were out planting flowers in their garden. When they told Uncle David about the kitty, he was CERTAIN that it had to be a skunk and NOT a kitty!  When you read "I Am Not a Skunk" you will learn about the ingenious plan that Sarah and "Auntie" devised to prove to Uncle David that the black and white visitor was INDEED A KITTY AND NOT A SKUNK!! 

"I Am Not a Skunk" is loosely based on how Ellen's cat, Emmy came to live with her.

Photo of "Emmy" Graciously provided by Ellen J. Pilch


From the darling illustrations which were done by Nicolas Peruzzo, to the precious story involving mistaken identity, it is certain to have the little ones giggling with delight! It's just precious and I urge you to pick up a copy today! I will be sharing it with my granddaughter soon, (paws crossed), as soon as we are permitted to visit her face-to-face again!

I give it 5 paws up!!



Thanks so much again Ellen, I will be sure to let you know how she likes it! xoxo 

Available on Amazon


18 comments:

  1. We just loved this sweet story too - all of Miss Ellen's books are grand!

    Hugs, Teddy

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  2. I had the winning bid for this book in an auction and it is a very sweet story.

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  3. Thank you for this wonderful review. Great idea to review it on look alike day- I had no idea there was such a thing :) I truly appreciate your reviewing it and I hope you get to see your granddaughter soon. I am missing my 2 great-nieces so much at this time. XO

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  5. A fantabulous book; everyone should have a copy!

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  6. This book indeed looks cute and funny and we intend to get it one day!

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  7. A great review as always. We all love Ellen and her kitties.

    Have a purrfect day, Cody. My best to your brother and your wonderful mom. ♥

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  8. Oh how nice, that Ellen is just a sweetie, isn't she?

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  9. It's on my book list! Thanks and take care! Be happy and healthy!

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  10. Perfect book choice for the day. I hope you get to visit your granddaughter soon.

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  11. That really is a truly wonderful book!

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  12. I hope your granddaughter loved the book. We did. If I told you the 2 people TW was told she looked like, you'd laugh.

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  13. We love Ellen and her crew. She is so thoughtful. ♥

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