The Aristokittens #1: Welcome to the Creature Cafe

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 3

Catalog Copy: One day while exploring the streets of Paris, kittens Marie, Toulouse, and Berlioz stumble upon something very mysterious--a hidden, abandoned restaurant! They soon discover that this place was once a secret cafe where all the animals of Paris used to gather, but has since shut down.

Then the kittens have a brilliant idea: why not re-open the place and make it their own? But with three kittens who couldn’t be more different, there’s sure to be disagreement over what makes a perfect cafe, and all sorts of other hijinks… including new animal friends and secrets about the cafe's past that could change everything. Can the kittens band together to keep the opening from being a catastrophe?

Filled with mystery, fun, and friendship, each book in the Aristokittens series will expand the world of Disney's The Aristocats through the eyes of its iconic kitten trio--and is the perfect recipe for fun!

About the Author

Author Bio: Jennifer Castle is the author of the Butterfly Wishes series, American Girl's Blaire series, and many other books for children and teens. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband, two daughters, and two tabby cats/writing assistants named Angel and Squash. Visit her online at www.jennifercastle.com and on Twitter at @jennifer_castle.

Illustrator Bio: Sydney Hanson was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets and brothers. In addition to her traditional illustrations, Sydney is an experienced 2D and 3D production artist and has worked for several animation shops, including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time outside with her adopted brother, a Labrador retriever named Cash. She is the illustrator of the Unicorn Princesses series and the Escargot picture books, among other titles for children. Sydney lives in Los Angeles. Visit her online at www.sydwiki.tumblr.com.