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The New Cat

by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic

A cat’s lessons become a family tradition

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A cat’s lessons become a family tradition

Hunca Munca mistakes the family’s new baby for another cat, then takes on the role of teacher—passing along practical lessons in grooming, sharing, and, most importantly, gentleness. The story spans the cat’s life and the boy’s growth, linking the care he receives from Hunca Munca with the care he later offers a younger sibling. Its family-centered premise brings together a child’s bond with a pet, the arrival of a baby, and the way lessons can carry forward across generations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in stories about pets and family life
  • Young readers preparing for or adjusting to a new baby in the family
  • Families looking for a story about kindness and caring for others

Themes

Pet and child companionshipWelcoming a new babyGentleness and caregivingLessons passed between generations

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Book overview

Old cat Hunca Munca thinks his family's baby is a new cat (with hardly any fur!). As the baby grows, he teaches it all the things a growing cat needs to know: how to clean himself, how to share food, and the best way to yell at a wall. Above all, he teaches the young boy how to be gentle. In time, Hunca Munca passes away. But the boy still remembers what the old cat taught him. And when the boy becomes a big brother, he teaches the new baby all the things a growing cat needs to know. A hilarious and heartfelt celebration of a very good cat.

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