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Lorraine Abrams is the author of several cat-themed books for children and the young at heart.
Her first four books are comprised of letters from her cat Spicy to her human pen pal, Rainey, alternately complaining and boasting about life with her three feline housemates.
Later, Lorraine used her imagination in a trilogy of books to tell short stories in rhyme about a fictional cat named Silly and his many friends, including Joe the Crow, a frog named Jeep, Miss Dot, a mouse, and his best friend, Dainty Dog. In each chapter, all the lines end in the same rhyming sound, making it fun to read aloud and learn a few new words.
In her most recent book, A Cat’s Historical Yarn, narrated by Spicy, the true facts of history are spun to enlighten humans about their own history – how the feline population greatly influenced them to become civilized after years of aimlessly wandering across mountains and plains. After all, cats were walking on this earth in time to witness human birth. This saga is a testimony to the endurance of love between the species.
Lorraine and her husband live in Nashville, TN, with their four precious kitties.
Reviewed by Cloie Belle Daffon for Readers' Favorite
A Cat's Historical Yarn: The Taming of the Humans, written by Lorraine Abrams and illustrated by Eva Vagreti, is a wonderful story about the bond between humans and cats. They have a long history dating back to ancient times. Cats have been there for mankind since humans first built houses, through their first prey, and even their first bath. Cats helped humans become the finest versions of themselves. However, as time progressed, humans developed a change of heart. As the new ruler took over, they refused to acknowledge the close relationship that had been formed with cats over the years, portraying them as adversaries. After everything they've been through, how will the cats handle this? Will people and cats no longer have the pleasant relationship they once did? Find out in A Cat's Historical Yarn.
Lorraine Abrams' A Cat's Historical Yarn: The Taming of the Humans is a fast-paced, fascinating, and well-written work. I had been looking for a unique and amusing children's book to read to my niece when I stumbled across this one. Eva Vagreti's stunning illustrations were breathtaking, and I couldn't help spending more time on each page because of the art style's charm. The story perfectly portrayed a cat's behavior, and everything made so much sense that I considered the idea of cats taming humans a long time ago. This is also a great book for parents to read to children because it teaches them to be kind to cats and other animals as well. Overall, it was entertaining and interesting, and made me appreciate cats even more. Well done!
