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ARNIE ODD CAT Written by Emily Trench & Illustrated by Abigail Stoddart
Dedicated to the real Arnie
This is Arnie. He is also known as Arnie Odd Cat because he looks different to his brothers and sisters.
They are brown and black and white and they all look the same.
Arnie tried his hardest to impress, but every time a new family came, they never chose him.
Arnie did not understand, but at least he was happy to have more space.
Arnie waited...
...and waited
Then one day the Odd family came to visit. They saw Arnie and fell in love with him.
They chose Arnie Odd Cat and took him home. He fit in straight away.
Arnie is a little different. Different to his brothers and sisters who all look the same and are seen to be the perfect pets. Because of this, Arnie is nicknamed Arnie Odd Cat. Left alone, he is desperately hoping and waiting for the right family to come and choose him to be their loving cat. But will the right family ever come along? A short story about individuality, patience and understanding everything will be fine in the end. Join Arnie on his next adventure with Arnie and The Odds.