The immersive children’s story, Lilly-Puss and Pharaoh: Where is Home (Book 1) by Natasha Blazic follows two rescue cats’ adventures; one cat searches for freedom while the other hopes to find a new home and his lost family. After a devastating fire burns down Pharaoh’s home, he finds himself in an animal shelter living with Lilly-Puss, a beautiful calico cat. As he reflects on his recent experiences, Pharaoh feels hopeless and wishes he had a friend. While Pharaoh is determined to find a lovely home with a caring family who can take care of them, Lilly-Puss hopes to escape and gain freedom from humans. Her desire for liberty leads them into a dangerous adventure. Through their experiences, they learn lessons about friendship, family, and trust.

Told through both cats’ entertaining perspectives, this is a charming tale with useful lessons for readers. Blazic has created splendid characters who face familiar struggles and grow throughout the story. I loved the unexpected twists in the book and found the plot suspenseful and well-crafted. The story’s themes of friendship and family are well-explored through the characters’ charming experiences. I found the dialogue engaging and the cats’ perspectives humorous. The illustrations are eye-catching and detailed. They help bring the characters to life. Witty and masterfully crafted, Lilly-Puss and Pharaoh by Natasha Blazic is a captivating story with a rewarding ending. Young readers will love its lively illustrations and enjoy the characters’ thrilling adventures. The book will be an excellent addition to every child’s library.

Natasha Blazic has given children the gift of understanding “cat.” Where Is Home? (Lilly-Puss and Pharaoh Book 1) is the delightful tale of two cats, Pharaoh a male cat who is telepathic, and Lilly-Puss who is a female calico. Pharaoh’s house burns down, and humans rescue him. They take him to a shelter where he is put in a cage with Lilly-Puss. Lilly-Puss does not trust humans, but Pharaoh knows the role of humans is to serve cats. They are adopted together and move to their new home. What kind of trouble can cats get into? Lots! When Pharaoh nearly dies, Lilly-Puss realizes the value of friendship. They agree to work together to find Pharaoh's mom and sister. What does home mean to you? Find out what it means to these two cats as they find friendship, safety, and belonging.

Where Is Home? is a children’s book that teaches what friendship means and how, by cooperating with each other, amazing things can be accomplished. Many lessons can be learned by sharing this book with your children. Home safety and what to do in case of a fire are vitally important and you can develop a plan with your children. Reading this story written from the cats’ perspective gives a fun and novel way to approach difficult subjects like separation, fire, danger, and others. You may have to explain to your children what telepathic means although they probably will pick up on the meaning as they read. As you read this book with your child, help them understand that home is where the heart is and where you are totally accepted and loved.