Kris the Cat
Kris the Cat
by Ross Hewitt, illustrated by Arnel Dime, Jr
Inspired by an Icelandic folktale and based on Ross Hewitt’s award-winning animated short film Kris the Cat, this heartwarming story follows a pampered royal cat whose life changes when he ventures beyond the comforts of the Queen’s castle.
Kris the Cat
Author: Ross Hewitt
Illustrator: Arnel Dime Jr.
Contributor: Jeff Yesh
Publisher: Story Monsters Press®
Publication Date: August 6, 2026
Format: Paperback
Pages: 45
Trim Size: 6” × 9”
ISBN-13: 978-1-58985-454-3
ISBN-10: 1-58985-454-3
Retail Price: $12.95 paperback
eBook Retail Price: $4.99
Reading Age: 3–8 years
The book brings to the page the story of Hewitt’s G-rated animated family film, written and produced by Ross Hewitt and directed by Aimee Todoroff. The film was named Best Family Short Film at the 2023 San Diego International Kids’ Film Festival (SDIKFF) and was also an Animation Selection at the 2023 Epic ACG Fest. The film additionally received Outstanding Achievement, Children’s Short, at Indie Short Fest, Los Angeles International Film Festival.
Kris the Cat was also featured on the Planet Classroom Network, where it was viewed more than 3,700 times, helping bring the film to underserved areas around the world.
