About this item
Highlights
- Veto, The Governor's Cat is a tale of the experiences that many young children go through, written through the eyes of Veto, who is the real cat of Nathan Deal, the eighty-second Governor of Georgia.
- 7-10 Years
- 9.0" x 6.0" Paperback
- 60 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Animals
Description
Book Synopsis
Veto, The Governor's Cat is a tale of the experiences that many young children go through, written through the eyes of Veto, who is the real cat of Nathan Deal, the eighty-second Governor of Georgia. Through colorful characters, Veto discovers new friendships, the challenges of moving, overcoming fear and grief, self-discovery, and the importance of kindness and courage.
A portion of the proceeds from Veto, The Governor's Cat will support literacy projects and other educational initiatives through the work of The Deal Foundation.
Review Quotes
A Reader's Choice Finalist
"...Veto, the Governor's Cat by author, Governor Nathan Deal, is a sweet, charming and heartfelt tale of the Governors cat, Veto. Written from Veto's perspective, the book follows his journey from his birth on a farm, through to his time living at the Governor's mansion, through to his later years in the countryside. As Veto moves to different homes, he learns important life lessons, including how to be brave in new situations, how to make new friends, and even how to deal with death. The story captures Veto's emotions, the confusion of moving home and the sadness of his loss, while also offering moments of warmth and joy as he makes new friends and learns new things. His experiences are similar to human experiences and young children will relate to his journey.
The watercolour style illustrations by Cheryl Riner Hodge are beautiful and capture Veto's life and emotions perfectly."
Reader's Choice Book Awards