Homeless in Guatemala: MisMau and the Angel Cat

Homeless in Guatemala: MisMau and the Angel Cat, is a story that captures the hearts of animal lovers and adventure seekers alike. You'll be whisked into a vibrant Guatemalan town through the words of Amazon #1 Best Seller and celebrated children's author Dawn Aegle.

You'll encounter grandmother cat, Granny Rae, her curious kitten grandchildren, and a trio of unlikely heroes-the rescued kitten MisMau, her American Expat human Kari, and her new compadre Blu the Angel Cat-each on a journey to overcome adversity and find belonging in a world that often leaves stray cats behind.

Set against the colorful backdrop of rural Guatemala, in this second book of the "Purrsonal Tales" series Granny Rae recalls a true tale of compassion, courage, and community. Through daring choices and acts of kindness, MisMau discovers what it means to share not just her food, but her space and her beloved human, as she and her friends begin to rescue starving stray cats-and maybe learn something about themselves, too.

This tale weaves a narrative of hope, resilience, multicultural understanding, and the beauty of Latin American culture, imparting lessons on:

• Generosity and sharing, even when it's hard
• Compassion and empathy toward animals and others
• Making choices that define our character
• The power of extended family and community support
• Accepting new friends into our lives, even if they're different
• Appreciating history and traditions from other countries

Gorgeously illustrated and written by Dawn Aegle, Homeless in Guatemala: MisMau and the Angel Cat offers a rich visual journey with a heartwarming, relatable story that is fun to read aloud and perfect as a gift. The book's warm, engaging storytelling captures adventure, humor, and care-plus a real-life photograph of the book's feline heroine!

Book Benefits:
- Ideal for ages 6-8, as well as older elementary school readers
- A wonderful introduction to Latin American culture and the values of kindness, animal rescue, and community
- Beautiful full-color illustrations bring every page to life
- Based on a true story from Dawn Aegle's adventures as a world-traveling cat sitter
- Perfect for families, animal lovers, classrooms, and multigenerational sharing
- Inspiring and educational blend of adventure and life-lessons
- Extended length and clear, flowing language-no choppy rhymes, only beautifully written prose
- Great gift value-timeless, heartwarming, and sure to be treasured

Brought to you by Dawn Aegle-renowned for her story quality, love of cats, and commitment to multicultural and multigenerational storytelling-Homeless in Guatemala: MisMau and the Angel Cat is a memorable, inspiring journey into the transformative power of kindness and community.