Reviews
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"My Secret Life as Peanut is a book to be treasured by any reader, tall or small, who knows and admires the wacky antics of cats. It's a fun read and full of juicy tidbits of knowledge that will inform even the most veteran cat lovers."
Annette Maxberry-Carrara, Publisher, Wisdom House Books, Dallas, TX
"What goes through the mind of one's pet? "My Secret Life as Peanut" is a tale about a day in the life of the cat Sassy, who calls herself peanut. Told from a distinctly feline perspective, "My Secret Life as Peanut" a refreshing and humorous book that cat lovers will simply adore. Enhanced with cute photos of Sassy and intriguing facts on cats, "My Secret Life as Peanut" is recommended for community library collections."
Midwest Book Review, posted on Amazon.com (Five out of Five Stars)
"Adorable story that is both fun and educational. A great book to read with your early reader, a fun book for young readers, and a must for the non pet owner thinking about aquiring a cat for the first time. Packed full of kitty adventures and informative facts. You and your children will love it."
Shawn Rodrigues, Phoenix, AZ (posted on Amazon.com)
"This book is great for animal lovers of all ages. The cat facts are very informative, and I love that my children have learned while also enjoying a delightfully entertaining story.
It was almost as if I was peeping into Peanut's diary...it was a very enjoyable read."
Veronica, 28, Plano, TX
"I love animals and I love this book because it's about animals...and I like Peanut's secret life with her neighbors, it's funny."
Alexia (Veronica’s daughter), 8, Plano, TX
"I am extremely impressed with the book. A wonderful story to share with my granddaughter. I especially loved the cat facts, the paw prints and the full color pictures.
The book is gorgeous."
Rosemary Schram, writer, Dallas, TX
"A sweet book that teaches children that animals have feelings too. A great way to start developing a child’s humane values."
Jim Bennett, President, Operation Kindness animal shelter
"It's a wonderful book, great for kids, it's awesome with beautiful pictures and people should buy it because it's a great book. Sassy & Leo are my favorite characters and Kevin and Kelly Hill too!"
Sami FitzGerald, 6, author and speaker. www.SamiFitzGerald.com, Mansfield, TX
(yes, this is not a typo, Sami is in fact a most impressive 6 year old author)
"My wife and I read to our 1 and 5-year old sons every evening. It has been a great pleasure to read My Secret Life as Peanut with our boys. My 5-year old was so taken in by the story of Peanut that he frequents our patio, waiting for his very own special furry friend. He especially enjoys hearing about the first encounter of Kevin, Kelly and Peanut. He enjoyed the live pictures and cat facts in the book and we have added it to the regular nightly reading rotation. Thank for giving me the opportunity to share such a great story with my family."
David, Arlington, TX
"Refreshing story-line….Actual photos…Cat Facts….simply Brilliant!
A new unique approach to reading with children! Share with a child today!"
Brad, 44, Fort Lauderdale, FL
"I loved it and so did my kids. Words can not express how impressed we were with the story, the photos and the cat facts. It was informative, witty and fun to read. These are the kinds of books that I prefer to invest in for my kids."
Maria, 34, Odessa, TX
"I started reading it on Thursday night and hated to put it down, so I got up early Friday morning to finish it."
Natalya (Marias daughter), 10, Odessa, TX
"My Secret Life as Peanut keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what next adventure Peanut will get involved with! As an avid animal lover, I was pleasantly surprised by the little known cat facts. They were great tidbits of information sprinkled throughout the book. All in all, a great read for all ages!"
Sonya, 38, Cleveland, OH
"A thoroughly entertaining tale of a calico written in a playful text with fun facts about cats. It is a book for everyone in the family to enjoy."
Mary, 50’s, Walnut Creek CA
"My son Ryan just sat down with the book and so far, he LOVES it. As a teacher, I think this would be a fantastic book for facilitating a summer reading book club. It would even be a great book for the scholastic book club program."
Christine, teacher, 37, Scottsdale, AZ
"I loved it! The large font and real life pictures made it easy to read, kept the pages turning, and held my daughter's interest. I can relate to this book because I have a cat that also visits the neighbors. Little did I suspect he might be living a secret life, just like Sassy ... or should I say Peanut?"
Tamara, 36, Tampa, FL
"I liked it because it was funny and Sassy is a cool word."
Allison (Tamara's daughter), 5, Tampa, FL
"You will go nuts for Peanut!
Great story! Cute, funny and informative. I can't wait to give my 8 year old niece a copy."
Dan, 40, Atlanta, GA
"The secret is out! A must read for both adults & children to enjoy and share!"
Leslie, 45, Fort Lauderdale, FL
"As the mother of Peanut’s namesake, I found My Secret Life as Peanut heartwarming.
Your readers might be interested to know that I found the original “Peanut” at the San Mateo Humane Society in 1988. I had just lost my kitty to a tragic accident and I had a huge hole in my heart. I found Peanut at the shelter and she not only helped me mend that hole, but she inspired me to go on and rescue the countless kitties I found near my home. I can see Peanut has a legacy of healing hearts and brightening the days of everyone she meets. Thank you for putting the magic of their touch upon on hearts into print."
Nancy Bennett, Dublin, CA
(Nancy was our neighbor in northern California back in the 1990’s. Her cats had some really fun names, most notably Peanut and Fast Eddie. Nancy has rescued hundreds of cats over the years.)
"Peanut’s story is a delightful tale of adventure and discovery. From it, we learn how cats live and how to live with them--and how to live with each other. In Peanut’s own words, It’s hard not to feel better when we purr and give you love.”
Jo, 50’s, Dallas, TX
"The story line is very interesting and clever. It captivates you and makes you want to read on. I couldn't put it down and I could hear my grandsons saying "Pop Pops, read on. The book is made even better, of course; by the way you embellish it with the cat facts. I learned more about cats than I ever knew. Even though I'm not a cat lover, I have a much better appreciation for cats. So, you even drew me in. The photos are superb and it is well illustrated. The ending is good and surprising with the call to share pictures. Of course you always want to leave them asking for more ... you accomplished that! Good Job!"
Don, grandparent, Fort Collins, CO
"A fun read from Peanuts viewpoint with a lot of interesting cat facts I had not known before reading the book. My Secret Life as Peanut has great photographic illustrations and is written appropriately for all ages. The authors are also donating a portion of the sales to animal charities which makes them cool cats too."
Joe, Concord, CA
"If you are looking for a wonderful chapter book to read with, or to, your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews then you have found a book that will captivate their attention, as well as yours. My Secret Life as Peanut tells the story of a cat who found a family full of love--actually two families. And this is where the adventurous double-life begins. The book will conjure up emotions ranging from lighthearted laughter to the gentle tugs on your heartstrings. I have two year old twin boys who love the "kitty cat" book. And my favorite parts are the actual color photos and educational cat facts sprinkled throughout. Summer is a wonderful time to chisel out a few memory-making moments with your child as you take a journey together with Peanut."
Tony Eldridge, Forney, TX (Author of "The Samson Effect")
"My Secret Life as Peanut is a fun, entertaining animal tale for all ages to enjoy. The cat facts are informative and educational. The real photos of Peanut tell the story.
To the authors... thanks for giving voice to the animals like Peanut that need good homes & for supporting organizations that take care of these animals. Keep up the good work!"
Rowena, Seattle, WA
"My Secret Life as Peanut is a funny, heart warming story. This book is not only for children, but any adult animal lover will also thoroughly enjoy this book. My husband and I are CRAZY Cat people with four cats and we still found out many facts about why our cats behave the way they do."
Beth, 43, Atlanta, GA
"Peanut has become a part of our daily routine. Grace loved it from the moment it came into the house. We started looking at the pictures - she loves cats - then continued through the story. Even though she's only 4 she enjoys picking out the words she recognizes as she flips through the pages. Peanut is going to be part of our family for some time to come!"
Norm, Toronto, Canada
"I love this book! Peanut is so cute. I love this book because it's about cats."
Grace (Norm's daughter), Age 4, Toronto, Canada
"As a crazy cat lover, this book really touched my heart. Cats have so much love to give, they can't help but spread it around. This book is contagious; everyone who reads it will come down with a warm, fuzzy feeling."
Laura, 37, Austin, TX
"I was so excited about the book that I read it in one whole day. I really liked reading about Sassy because she is funny!"
Seth, 7, San Diego, CA
"Entertaining for cat lovers of all ages. Enjoyable yet educational with great interesting facts about cats. An opportunity to see into the mind of a cat - cat owners always wonder what their cats are really thinking and doing when they are away from home - now we have a better idea!" Sarah, teacher, Atlanta, GA
“We loved this story because we had a neighborhood cat in our past that sounds just like Sassy. She was black and white, and we called her Oreo. It took us about a year to discover who actually owned the cat since she had adopted almost everyone on the block. She would come around and just hang out and play with us. We even started to keep water for her by the door. Thank you for sharing your story and bringing back memories of Oreo!"
Kevin, 44, San Jose, CA
“I really liked the book. Peanut is so funny. I hope that Todd and Megan write another book about Peanut's adventures soon!”
Methias, 6, Rowlett, TX
“I really enjoyed all the interesting cat facts and can't wait for a second book!”
Christian, 13, Rowlett, TX
"I liked it ... "
Skylar, 8, Clayton CA
"Todd and Megan have masterfully crafted their experience with Peanut into this enchanting tale. This is an easy book for all ages, in particular for early readers. I strongly recommend it.”
John, 42, Seattle, WA
"Hold de de book daddy, hold de de book."
Jack, 2, Seattle, WA
"This was a captivating story. Very unique in that it is a true story with actual pictures of the cat instead of animations. The included “cat facts” make it educational as well. The layout and storyline of this book will keep a child’s interest whether they read it or someone reads it to them. A must for anyone who enjoys reading to children. I give it A+."
R. Trice Dallas, TX
"Dear Sassy.....aka Peanut......
I loved your new book and am so excited to share it with my adopted family so they can understand me better. When I was young I got lost and never found my real family again. I made my way to a new family after hiding under their bushes for a week. They kept thinking I was a small rabbit until one day Jennifer - the daughter - began looking under the bushes more carefully and discovered me. My new family already had a 3 legged wonder cat, Fluffy, and two cute and feisty beagles, Abbie and Happy. I heard them talking about how there were no stray animals in their neighborhood so God must have wanted them to take me in.
I have been here for 7 years and I love it....and they have one of those cool staircases like you like and they also have a pool that I love to lay by on warm days.....on cool days I love to lay on my blanket on the couch.
The daughter Jennifer has gone to college and Fluffy and Abbie have gone to heaven. Now it is me and Happy and a new very cute and cuddly beagle, Hailey Mary as well as Mr. and Mrs. M who love me a lot......and Mrs. M is one of those sales type people like Mr. Hill so she is home a lot too.....I lay on her keyboard to keep her company while she works.....and I purr loudly while she is on the phone so her customers can hear me too. I can hardly wait to read your next adventure with the Jones and Hills!"
Your biggest Calico fan!
Season Mrazek (submitted by Season’s owner on her behalf)