The Girl with the Cat (Red Deer Press, 2019) is a fictionalized account of the true story of how a young girl’s letter kept a special statue in a Saskatoon Art Gallery. This picture book reminds us of the power of words, and offers an inspiring reminder that children can make a difference.

Bev Brenna lives in a tall yellow house in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where she listens for stories. Some of the stories come from her own imagination but others come from the newspaper, her own experiences, and conversations with other people and animals.