TORC the CAT saves the bunny

by Nona

Overview

TORC the CAT bravely saves a defenseless bunny from the claws of his arch nemesis, Greedy Tom. This beautifully illustrated story is the first book in the TORC the CAT short stories series, and is based on true events.

This book, as well as the broader series, focuses on teaching values, such as kindness and friendship. These wonderful short stories can be a helpful tool for parents who are trying to instill important values and morals in their children.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732791749
Publisher:	Nona Design LLC
Publication date:	07/31/2019
Series:	TORC the CAT short stories , #1
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Nona is a Romanian-American entrepreneur, the author of the Torc the Cat book series, illustrator, fine artist and founder of Nona Design, a studio focused on publishing, photography, illustration and fine art. Her children's books have been translated into multiple languages and her fine art has been commissioned across the world.

Nona was born into a family of educators and grew up in a difficult environment surrounded by poverty. She learned from a very early age that the only way forward is through self improvement, helping those in need and giving back to the community. Since 2018, Nona and her husband, Adrian, have been running the #SMILESwithTORC Charitable Campaign, which has resulted in more than 2,600 books being donated to different organizations, programs and little free libraries around the US and Canada.

Nona holds masters degrees in chemical engineering and business, and has used her science background to create works that inspire her audience to be curious and learn. Her life's mission is to help others and bring positive change to the world.

Editorial Reviews

"TORC THE CAT SAVES THE BUNNY enchants from the get-go with a story and illustrations brimming with energy, charm and a worthwhile moral that will warm the hearts of both toddlers and parents." - IndieReader Approved

From the Publisher

2019-12-23
A courageous cat saves a bunny from a sinister feline in this short stories series opener.

TORC, a long-furred, black-and-white house cat, dreams of a bigger world. But an adventure is happening right outside his door: Greedy Tom is threatening a baby bunny. TORC hurries to the rescue (an action shot of the two cats shows the otherwise realistic-looking hero in a flying kung fu pose). Using untagged dialogue, Nona (TORC the CAT Discovers North America Part 1, 2019) switches from TORC's narration to Greedy Tom's, detailing their ongoing rivalry and delivering a melodramatic, clichéd promise: "You foiled me again, but we will meet again!" Once Greedy Tom leaves, TORC provides the bunny with a name, Mr. Lucky, and introduces him to some local rabbits, who adopt him. Because the narration is presented in the first person, but the perspective switches multiple times without the text indicating the speaker, newly independent readers may be baffled by the structure. For lap readers, the fun tale, with grown-ups supplying distinctive voices, presents a clear hero and a dastardly villain, along with an adorable bunny to be saved. (The hero is now the star of two picture-book series: TORC Discoveries and TORC the CAT short stories.) Nona's realistic, painterly illustrations capture TORC's expressions and movements perfectly, and interactions with the cute bunny are sure to be appreciated by young animal lovers. An afterword tells the true story behind this yarn.

A rescue tale offers gorgeous paintings of animal characters and some awkward narration.

Kirkus Reviews