Kris the Cat
Kris the Cat
by Ross Hewitt, illustrated by Arnel Dime, Jr
Kris, the Queen’s pampered palace cat, enjoys a life of luxury inside the castle walls—praised by all for his unmatched talent as a clever mouse catcher. But when one daring chase leads him far from home, Kris suddenly finds himself lost with no way back to the treasured life he once knew.
What surprises await Kris in the wild countryside? Who will help him when he’s lost and alone? Will Kris ever find his way back home?
Inspired by an old Icelandic folktale, this gentle story explores the many forms love can take—and the places we find when we least expect them.
Available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
Book details:
Kris the Cat by Ross Hewitt, illustrated by Arnel Dime, Jr
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.
