About Cat Tales
Have you ever heard of such a thing?! A cat named Black Bird?! Queen Maggie, Black Bird, Amy and David all have one thing in common; they are cats! Each cat tale visits the author’s most memorable feline experiences. Some cats are mischievous, some cats spoiled, but all of the cats in Cat Tales are beloved.
About the Author
Jennifer Spofford has been a librarian for 10 years and received her Masters degree in Library and Information Science from Simmons University. Just like her favorite feline friends, she is an indoor cat in the great state of New Hampshire. This is her first children's book.
About the Illustrator
Aimee Robusto is a professional children’s book illustrator with over 5 years of experience creating artwork for authors, publishers, and self-publishing clients. She offers both fully hand-crafted original illustrations and AI-assisted artwork options to fit different budgets and project needs. She used professional design tools including Canva, Midjourney, Playground, and Adobe software. AI-assisted images are carefully generated, edited, enhanced, and finalized by Aimee to ensure they meet children’s book quality standards and match the style requested by the client.
Reviews for Cat Tales
"My grandchildren and my preschool students have all delighted in the telling of the stories in Cat Tales, by Jennifer Spofford. The fun alliteration, the personalities of the various kitties, and the adorable illustrations have made this book a frequent favorite request at story time!"
Carol H.
Marblehead, MA
"Cat Tales by Jennifer Spofford is a fun and charming look into the lives of cats and their caregivers. The author's use of witty alliteration, memorable repetition, and fun rhyming make this a great addition to any child's bookshelf. Two paws up!"
Crystal H.
Tamworth, NH
"Queen Maggie:
I love the alliteration! It's a "sweet" story about a lovable, yet demanding feline to which every cat parent can relate.
A Cat Named Black Bird:
I like that it includes repetition which is very effective in children's picture books for language development (call and response, predictable text, wonderful rhythm).
Amy and David:
Wonderful teaching concept (same and different)! Every page teaches rich language, and the pictures bring context."
Tessa N.
Conway, NH
Awesome alliterations abound in this fun feline focused frolic of a book. This is a perfect read aloud for kids, parents, and Storytime. The rhythm of "A Cat Called Black Bird" sets readers up for a fun call & response. Be ready to read this book over and over again. How can you resist these rambunctious rascals?
Looking forward to more stories about the tenacious tabbies in the author's life.
Meg M.
Bartlett, NH
