Book Review: Alexander Finds a Home (Alexander's Adventures, #1) by Vicky Ann Meier; illustrated by Mentari

Alexander Finds a Home by Vicky Ann Meier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This cute picture book promotes embracing being your own unique YOU!

Alexander Finds a Home is the first book in a new children’s picture book series by author Vicky Ann Meier and illustrated by Mentari. It features Alexander, a young kitten, and his two siblings, who go to a cat shelter to find their forever home. All the kittens at the shelter are different from one another: various colors, long fur or short fur, large and small. One by one, each kitten is picked by a visitor to the shelter to come to live with them at their home, except Alexander. Each prospective owner has some features or characteristics they are looking for in the new pet: a specific color or gender or even whether they have a sibling they can adopt as well. But one day, a girl comes in, and in her eyes, Alexander is exactly the kitten she’s looking for.

The story is upbeat, and the kittens are optimistic about going to the shelter. Alexander does get a bit anxious when he begins to think he may not ever get selected, but the happy ending comes quickly. The narrative is simple and easy to follow, so even younger children can enjoy this one. The illustrations are clean, clear, and adorable. I am delighted to see this is a planned series of Alexander’s further adventures.

I recommend ALEXANDER FINDS A HOME for young children and lovers of picture books featuring kittens.

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy via Netgalley.


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