No one knows why everyone calls this wild child Meow, because Meow is definitely not a cat. Cats lick their butts. In this silly kids’ book about being unique, Meow is baffled by the other kids always doing the same things. Follow along as Meow’s quest to lead the kids out of boredom goes a little bananas.

Too many stories about inclusion or diversity start off with bullying or exclusion, that the character then has to overcome. Lots of progressive books are preachy or drill too hard on “the lesson.” Still other stories miss the boat completely and perpetuate stereotypes in the name of being funny.

Meow Is Not a Cat does none of those things. Instead:

* the message is always positive

* there’s never any bullying

* there are no unkind words

* and there’s no preaching

It’s simply a wacky story that refuses to perpetuate tired, old stereotypes. Meow is never once gendered in the book. Any kid can see themselves in Meow!