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Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
Lunch with a Blue Kitty by Scarlett Montana combines lyrical storytelling with a message about companionship, kindness, and the unexpected encounters that can change our lives. Set in a sunlit café on a warm spring day, the story is told from the perspective of a narrator who, in search of a place to eat, is invited to share a table with a blue-colored kitty. This seemingly ordinary situation quickly escalates into an extraordinary lunch as the kitty shares the meal, recites poetry, and tells his life story.
Scarlett Montana’s prose captures the charm of the café setting and the unique character of the blue kitty. The rhyming verses add a lyrical quality that enhances the fable-like feel of the narrative. The story's heart lies in the blue kitty’s tale of abandonment and resilience. Left behind by a family that moved away, the kitty finds solace and purpose in the café, contributing to the community in his own way. This backstory evokes empathy and serves as a subtle commentary on the responsibilities of pet ownership and the deeper emotional lives of animals. Montana balances the lighthearted surface of the story with these deeper themes, inviting readers to reflect on how we interact with animals, our impact on their lives, and theirs on ours. The illustrations by the author are charming and beautiful. Lunch with a Blue Kitty delivers a powerful message about empathy, community, and finding kinship in unexpected places. It’s a story that educates and entertains, perfect for learning the importance of animal stewardship.
