BLURB: The Sea Cat’s life sees many changes, from farm to sea, family pet to working cat and then the storm… He copes in various ways – by adapting, by treasuring happy memories, by grieving and by reaching out to comfort those around him and to ease their journey.  A story for all ages about coping with change. A Word Wings picture book collaboration between award-winning Australians, Muza Ulasowski and J.R.Poulter.
 

FIVE STAR REVIEW:

Beautifully written, heartwarming
Really, really enjoyed The Sea Cat Dreams!
The message of the book is profound.
The pictures by Muza Ulasowski are very beautiful.
Definitely recommend!
Review by Kristen Van Kampen, Readers’ Favorite

REVIEW by Senior Therapist, counselor, educator

I am adding The Sea Cat Dreams as a good resource in my new book, "Life and Loss" [3rd edition] . Linda Goldman, FT, MS counselling, ME early childhood education, LCPC, NBCC  www.childrensgrief.net

REVIEW by SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST
I would definitely use The Sea Cat Dreams with my clients, young and old.  Youla Overbey MA, LLPC

REVIEW by Family Therapist
The Sea Cat Dreams is a book I would wholeheartedly recommend. Claire Casha, Master in Family Studies with over ten years' experience of family therapy work. 

REVEW by Senior Psychologist
Clinicians who treat children coping with change... will want to keep this book on their bookshelf [as] a valuable resource ... I highly recommend [it]. Barbara Cunningham, Psy.D., MFT

CBCA, Reading Time Online REVIEW

The Sea Cat Dreams was written as a resource for children and adults to assist in their positive accommodation to challenging life changes. It embraces topics including adapting to moving house, treasuring fond memories, dealing with loss, and seeking and sharing support with loved ones.

Written in simple poetic prose, the story tells of a cat transitioning from home to home; first loved by a family on a farm, then accidentally taken aboard a ship via a sailor’s bag, and finally relocated to the widow of the very same fisherman who tragically disappears at sea. Death and grief are shown through evocative images of a teary cat and an obviously devasted woman. But although heartbroken, the feline adopts courage and resilience; basking in its happy memories, and in its safe and comfortable new surroundings.

This is an earnest, yet gentle story that follows the cat on its journey; a mixture of unsettled, disheartening, and nostalgic moments. The digitally illustrated images include a mixture of textures with cool colour hues.

The Sea Cat Dreams has the potential for use in bibliotherapy with families adjusting to traumatic experiences.

reviewed by Romi Sharp

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