The Vacation Kitten - Couverture souple

Spawn, Jessica; Lawrence, Vicki; Sirmon, Katrina

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798282002058

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Winner of the 2026 International Book Award for Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction, The Vacation Kitten is an engaging story that introduces young readers to essential water safety lessons through the adventures of an adventurous kitten. Chosen by Cook Children's for its water safety outreach, the book has reached thousands of families with an important message about swim lessons, wearing life jackets, and having a designated Water Watcher.

Written by Jessica Spawn and Vicki Lawrence, this beautifully illustrated book by Benjamin Vincent captures the wonder of summer through a kitten’s eyes. This heartwarming story reminds kids (and parents!) that fun and responsibility go paw-in-paw.

Perfect for ages 3–8, this delightful tale makes a great gift for beach trips, classroom reading, or cozy story time at home. With gentle humor, bright illustrations, and a valuable safety message, The Vacation Kitten inspires kids to stay curious while always staying safe.

Whether you’re reading by the pool or at bedtime, The Vacation Kitten is the purr-fect companion for every summer adventure.

This happy and educational story teaches children the importance of water safety and sharing 3 important tips with others!

-Take SWIM LESSONS
-Wear a LIFEVEST
-Have a WATER WATCHER

What people are saying:

-A great read that teaches kids about the importance of water safety. I love the concept and I think your kid will too! Great illustrations as well! ~ Jordyn T.

-Children will love reading this well-written, beautifully illustrated story again and again as they learn the fundamentals of water safety. ~ Melissa

-A charming, beautifully illustrated story that captures the joy of adventure and the importance of safety. A delightful read for young children, I’ll be using this in my summer kids yoga camps. Highly recommend! ~ Sarah

-The vacation kitten is a new family favorite! Our kiddos found this book to be fun, entertaining, and educational! Having both taken swim lessons and practicing safe swimming hygiene during the summer and while on vacation, our kids were really excited to feel like this book was almost written about them and for them specifically! So whether your kids are experienced swimmers or are just getting started, this book is a ton of fun and really captivating! It’s beautifully written, rhymed, and illustrated, so it’s great fit all ages! ~ Will

-Adorable book- I love when kids books rhyme. I read it to my 6 year old. It has lots of easy sight words, she was able to read almost the whole thing by herself. Cute story for littles with good safety tips incorporated. Highly recommend. I also love the other book by the same author “the Christmas kitten” ~ Chelsea

-The Vacation Kitten is a fun and educational story that teaches kids about water safety. Through the kitten’s adventure, young readers learn the importance of swim lessons, wearing life vests, and always having a responsible "water watcher" nearby. With engaging illustrations and a clear message, this book is a great way for parents and educators to start conversations about staying safe around water. ~ Heidi

-The Vacation Kitten is a "Paws"itively "Purr"fect book for anyone with children. In fact it is a MUST have and read! The safety tips can save lives. 5 stars! I bought 3 to share as gifts to friends with young grandchildren as we live on a lake and unfortunately had a young child drown a few years ago. ~ Brenda

-Jessica Spawn has a knack for writing in a way that feels comforting and fun. If you’re looking for a feel-good children’s book with a touch of vacation magic and a lot of heart, The Vacation Kitten is a wonderful choice. Highly recommend! ~ Kristel

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798282002058
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Vincent Benjamin
• Nombre de pages: 38
• Éditeur: Betz Amy
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg