Books with author George Daugherty

From acclaimed author Amy Tan comes an entirely different kind of character: She's curious and imaginative. She's inclined to get into mischief. She's Sagwa--the Chinese Siamese cat!In this story, Sagwa's cousin comes to visit the palace. There's just one small catch--Sagwa's cousin is a dog! He was raised by cats and he acts like a cat, but he's definitely not a cat. However, no cares until the Sleeve Dogs begin to make fun of him. Then it's up to Sagwa to show them that it doesn't matter what you look like or where you come from, what matters is being yourself.Teaches kids a great lesson about not judging others.

From acclaimed author Amy Tan comes an entirely different kind of character: She's curious and imaginative. She's inclined to get into mischief. She's Sagwa--the Chinese Siamese cat!Sagwa and Sheegwa enjoy playing hide and seek with their friends, the mice, until Sagwa is ridiculed by the alley cats for playing with something that should be food. Giving in to their taunts, Sagwa decids that she won't play with the mice anymore, but it's no fun. Eventually Fu-Fu helps her to see that she needs to choose her own friends.Teaches kids to stand up for what they believe in, no matter what pressures are brought on them to conform to the supposed norms.

Acclaimed author Amy Tan presents an entirely different heroine: Sagwa-the Chinese Siamese Cat! Join this mischievous kitten as she explores the world around her and learns a few lessons along the wayEveryone is getting ready for the big New Year's feast when Sagwa discovers a sneaky rat in the kitchen. At first she wants to chase him off, but the rat has a plan. Sagwa will look like the best rat-catcher of all, and the rat will get some food. It seems like a great plan, but is it? Teaches children that lying is wrong and also that sometimes you have to balance what you want with what other people need.