Review: Pumpkin Kitties By J.L. Humphreys Illustrated By Kirsten Girlinghouse #ChildrensBook

Pumpkins Kitties is an adorable story about the relationship between a little girl and her pet kittens.

When Pumpkins Daddy brings home two cute cuddly kitties she is delighted and starts to play with them like toy dolls. As you can imagine, Pumpkins kitties dont like being treated like toys and begin running away and hiding. After Pumpkin discovers she cant make her kitties play with her, she learns a lesson shell never forget.

J.L.Humphreys is the author of the picture books, Pumpkin's Kitties, Super Sweet Pea, and Chocolate Cake for Breakfast. Humphreys was a wife, mom, and teacher before she began writing books for children. She grew up in a suburb outside of Los Angeles. Humphreys was a shy child who enjoyed living in a house full of energy. The fourth born out of five children, with a father that worked long hours, a mom that babysat the neighborhood kids, and too many pets to count, made for a house overflowing with life and some chaos. She credits her imagination, ambition and willingness to take risks on her childhood experiences. Humphreys is delighted that she has a job that allows her to teach children to use their imagination and dream big.

Humphreys went to college at Point Loma Nazarene University, and lives in California with her husband, daughters, dog, and cat. Besides writing, reading, and teaching she is enthusiastic about the outdoors. She enjoys vacationing with her family, swimming, and getting her hands dirty. Because life is an adventure, Humphreys continues learning and growing. Currently, she is learning how to knit. Her favorite ice-cream is mint-n-chip, her favorite color is blue, and her favorite animal is an elephant. 

Kirsten Girlinghouse

 

 Kirsten Girlinghouse began illustrating children's books in 2018. Since then she has illustrated Bella's Bubbles and Butterflies, Pumpkin's Kitties, Zebi's Dream, and Grace's Missing Ball. She has illustrated personal pieces since 2007 and now hand draws pet portrait commissions on the side of her full time job at her local animal hospital as a Kennel Tech.

 Kirsten grew up in a small southeast Texas town on a large farm. Due to her love of animals, she originally dreamed of being a veterinarian but learned she was better at drawing the animals. She studied animation at the Art Institute of Houston and lives in Texas with her daughter, husband, five dogs and two cats, one cat having cerebellar hypoplasia. Kirsten looks forward to writing and illustrating educational books on special needs animals and importance of veterinary care.

Pumpkin Kitties By J.L. Humphreys

Review by Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank J.L. Humphreys for providing this book so that I may bring you this review. 

Your child will love reading Pumpkin Kitties written by J.L. Humphreys and Illustrated by Kristen Girlinghouse. J.L and Kristen make an amazing pair teaming up with an adorable story not to mention incredible graphics. The story will just melt your heart as well as teach your children a message about how to care for your pet. Each kid young and old will like this book. 

Don’t be surprised if your special little one in your life wants a kitten after reading this book.