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Abby is a tabby living a life of luxury. She's fed the finest people food - fresh salmon, ice cream, and French bread. She has cat toys aplenty, and sleeps on a poofy pet bed. But all this finicky feline can do is complain. Finally, she decides to run away where she expects the grass is greener... ...but this pampered pet is in for some shocking surprises. Abby realizes that maybe her old life wasn't so bad after all. Maybe, the key to happiness had been inside her all along. Author Andrea Lane's rhythmic story shows how a grateful heart can take everyday frustrations and turn them into opportunities to experience and share joy. And through gentle humor and delightful characters, children and adults alike will be inspired.

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An absolutely adorable children's book... A perfect mixture of text, illustrations, and message, this first entry in a series establishes Abby as a classic in the making. --SPR Review Andrea Lane captures our hearts with her rhythmic writing and charming story. Abby's discovery of happiness and gratitude will bring gratefulness to children of all ages. --Andrea Cassell, Award-winning Author of Kibby Children's Books The pictures are bright and colorful and very expressive, especially reflecting the moods of the two cats. There will be some chuckles as well as some 'aha' moments as young readers follow this story and learn the importance of being thankful and showing gratitude because it affects their entire sense of well-being. --Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Five Stars Readers' Favorite Teaching children gratitude and thankfulness is not an easy task, but in a world saturated by crass materialism, we need these values more than ever, especially children. For kids to be grateful, it is said that their own parents must model gratitude. Moreover, exposure to learning materials like storybooks that teach gratitude helps. Thanks to Andrea Lane, Abby the Crabby Tabby Discovers Gratitude is one storybook that accomplishes just that. This book should be used as a starting point for conversations about healthy behavior and for children to develop healthy relationships. Abby's mistakes are lessons that we can all use. Heather Bousquet's illustrations and vigorous coloring have made Abby come to life so that it is easy for readers to perceive Abby from within. This is a great bedtime storybook that will help give kids solid coaching on the value of gratitude. --Vincent Dublado, Five Stars Readers' Favorite I think it is also a gentle lesson for parents who think that nothing is too good for their children, and who will do everything they possibly can to be sure their offspring will be nothing but happy. Highly recommended. --Bruce Arrington, Five Stars Readers' Favorite

Kids will find Abby's issues both humorous and relevant, as they've likely felt bored with their own toys and food or argued with a sibling at some point as well. Learning to look inward to find joy and peace and appreciate what one already has is a valuable lesson at any age, especially in an era of instant gratification and excess, and Abby the Crabby Tabby communicates it with engaging clarity. Heather Bousquet's detailed, expressive illustrations bring Abby's journey from cantankerous to thankful delightfully to life. Abby is frequently shown scowling and rolling her big blue eyes while Olivia Kathy smiles, helping kids visualize the difference between choosing to see the water bowl as half full versus half empty. Ultimately a grinning and content-looking Abby is shown enjoying the same food and bed she used to deride, making a clear and important case for the power of gratitude. Takeaway: The power of gratitude shines through this engaging story of a spoiled tabby. Great for fans of: Karma Wilson's Bear Says Thanks, Matt de la Pena's Last Stop on Market Street. --Booklife Reviews An absolutely adorable children's book... A perfect mixture of text, illustrations, and message, this first entry in a series establishes Abby as a classic in the making. --SPR Review Andrea Lane captures our hearts with her rhythmic writing and charming story. Abby's discovery of happiness and gratitude will bring gratefulness to children of all ages. --Andrea Cassell, Award-winning Author of Kibby Children's Books The pictures are bright and colorful and very expressive, especially reflecting the moods of the two cats. There will be some chuckles as well as some 'aha' moments as young readers follow this story and learn the importance of being thankful and showing gratitude because it affects their entire sense of well-being. --Emily-Jane Hills Orford, Five Stars Readers' Favorite Teaching children gratitude and thankfulness is not an easy task, but in a world saturated by crass materialism, we need these values more than ever, especially children. For kids to be grateful, it is said that their own parents must model gratitude. Moreover, exposure to learning materials like storybooks that teach gratitude helps. Thanks to Andrea Lane, Abby the Crabby Tabby Discovers Gratitude is one storybook that accomplishes just that. This book should be used as a starting point for conversations about healthy behavior and for children to develop healthy relationships. Abby's mistakes are lessons that we can all use. Heather Bousquet's illustrations and vigorous coloring have made Abby come to life so that it is easy for readers to perceive Abby from within. This is a great bedtime storybook that will help give kids solid coaching on the value of gratitude. --Vincent Dublado, Five Stars Readers' Favorite I think it is also a gentle lesson for parents who think that nothing is too good for their children, and who will do everything they possibly can to be sure their offspring will be nothing but happy. Highly recommended. --Bruce Arrington, Five Stars Readers' Favorite

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"""A funny feline tale about gratitude and happiness"" ANDREA LANE was inspired to write her first children's book, Abby the Crabby Tabby, when she discovered the power of gratitude. Her young son loved to be read to, so Lane read to him regularly, focusing on rhyming books to help with language development. She found that she really enjoyed the sound of rhyme, and later, the act of writing it, too. When Lane and her husband brought their second son home from China, Lane was overwhelmed with the joy of adoption, a day she had long dreamt of. She felt a deep sense of gratitude for all the blessings in her life and wanted to share that feeling with her two boys. How best to do that? Inspired by her beloved tabbies at home, Abby the Crabby Tabby was born when Lane decided to write a rhyming children's book, merging her values of gratitude and love of all animals. She worked as an animal advocate until her first son was born. ""I had recently discovered the power of gratitude and wanted to teach it to my sons, "" said Lane. ""I hope to offer all children a fun way of thinking about gratitude and a light-hearted way for parents to talk to their kids about it."" Expressing gratitude for all you have is one of the principles of Reiki, a Japanese form of energy healing. Lane, who credits Reiki with changing her life, is a certified Reiki master. For several years, the practicing vegan worked as an advocate for animal protection in public policy, and she continues to support organizations that advocate for the humane treatment and protection of all animals, from cats to cows. A percentage of the proceeds from Abby the Crabby Tabby sales will benefit Furkids, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the largest cage-free, no-kill shelter in the Southeast for rescued cats and Sadie's Place, a no-kill shelter for dogs. Lane was born in Los Angeles and raised in Atlanta, where she trained as a competitive gymnast. Later, she studied dance at Atlanta's Northside School of the Performing Arts and danced with a professional company. After an ankle injury curtailed her dance career, Lane returned to school and earned a bachelor's in political science from Georgia State University and a JD from Emory Law School. Lane is also the founder of an interior design firm and co-founder of the jewelry line, Chatwal Lane. Today, Lane lives north of Atlanta in Johns Creek, Georgia, where she writes whenever she has time in her ""office"" (her bed.) She is grateful for the life she shares each day with her husband, two children, three loving and entertaining cats... and many, many rhyming books. www.abbythecrabbytabby.com www.facebook.com/abbythecrabbytabby www.instagram.com/abbythecrabbytabby"

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