In The Adventures of NanaCat and her Children – Moving In, readers discover a world filled with love, compassion, and hope.  Here, ideas come alive, feelings find expression, and life lessons are drawn.  Tracing the path traveled by the increasing numbers of children living with grandparents and other relatives, siblings PJ, CeeCee, Amy Lou and Mikey watch butterflies soar, smell flowers in bloom, and imagine life on space ships that journey beyond the stars.  Along the way, they find safety, security, and a stable and happy home – core elements of life’s deepest desires.

This book marks the first in a series dedicated to children being raised and cared for by kin (grandparents and other relatives).  Like the love and hard work that goes into raising a healthy child, “Adventures” is enthused with affection, joy, and an attention to detail.  Each read offers new insights and surprises, conveyed in carefully chosen words and expressions and evoked by colorful, skillfully drawn illustrations.

NanaCat has room in her home and heart for everyone.  Welcome to the family and one of our lifetime’s special “adventures.”

R. Brent Elrod, BSW, MTL
Statewide Coordinator
Florida Kinship Center
University of South Florida School of Social Work
Tampa, Florida