Publisher's Synopsis
Clyde's legacy is his tale of dreams; if you want them more than anything in the world, they can become reality . His true story is of life's ups and downs, a friendship full of love, and the life-changing act of rescuing a pet. It's a story of how a skinny, dirty street cat touched the lives of the people he picked to be his family. Daphne, a high school art teacher, already had three cats and a busy life. How did this scrawny cat get her to love him? Clyde lived on the street in Sacramento 25 years ago , until he gazed in the living room window of author Daphne Stammer's house and thought it looked cozy and comfortable. During their years together, Daphne made several watercolor paintings of her new best friend and way back then, turned them into a one-of-a-kind handmade book to inspire her high school art students who were fearful of life after graduation. Artist Daphne Stammer , inspired by the little cat outside her window, began making beautiful watercolor depictions of Clyde. He chased other dogs and cats away from Daphne's house. He sat on the fence and watched her three cats enjoying themselves in her kitchen. In the evenings, Daphne could usually find him, gazing in her big front window or sleeping close by in the cold outdoors. His persistence touched her heart and the rest is history. He inspired Daphne and her students, and now his story is shared by families everywhere. "What a wonderful story... many cat lovers can relate as most of us with cats have taken a cat in that needed love, shelter, and care." -Tania Dixon, Mother of Andrew "My girls loved it! They said the cat was too cute." -Shannon Hunter, Mother of Jenny, Taylor, & John "We love the storyline and the colorful illustrations. A new author who wrote a touching book for all ages to enjoy. In Alaska, we have had a few cats that came in from the cold." - Bill from Alaska
