Meet Fassa, a brave stray cat who wakes up in a mysterious cage and must figure out where on Earth he is! Using his sight, hearing, and sense of smell, Fassa tries to make sense of his confusing new world.
When fear makes his body go wobbly, Fassa uses his crafty cat mind to stand tall and face the unknown. His persistence pays off when he meets his loving new Person and discovers a surprising connection to a lost pink-nosed friend.
This heartwarming story jump-starts kids' creative juices, inspiring hours of their own imaginative play. Kids will fall in love with Fassa while engaging with valuable life lessons, reinforced by fun bonus activities.
Why Parents & Educators Love This
- Builds Resilience: Teaches kids the powerful lesson of trying again when they don't succeed the first time.
- Mind Over Matter: Helps children learn to focus on the good things and overcome their fears when life gets tough.
- Sensory Exploration: Engages readers with a fun 5 Senses Scavenger Hunt that connects the story to their real-world surroundings.
- Sparks Imaginative Play: Deliberately designed to help kids discover the fun and creativity inside themselves, apart from technology.
What's Inside
- Series Details: Book 1 of 7 in The Fassa Tails series, titled Where on Earth Am I?
- Core Themes: Problem-solving, conquering fear, and using the five senses.
- The Story: A delightful tale of a cat learning to conquer his fears and finding his forever family.
- Family Read-Aloud: Written at a 2nd-grade reading level, perfect for independent readers or as a guided co-reading experience.
- Bonus Activities: Includes a "5 Senses" scavenger hunt, hilarious "Fear Not" drawing challenges, physical balancing acts, the calming "Starfish Stretch" breathing exercise, and classic puzzles like word searches and quizzes!
- Vibrant Visuals: Bright, expressive cartoon illustrations that perfectly capture Fassa's big personality and big feelings.
Quick Facts at a Glance
- Perfect For: Ages 4–8 / Grades PreK–3
- Format: Picture Book + Interactive Activity Workbook
- Length: 72 pages (~2,000 words)
Makes a Perfect Gift For
- 🎁 Birthdays & Holidays — A meaningful, screen-free gift kids will actually use.
- 📚 Back-to-School — Set the tone for a great year with a story about resilience and curiosity.
- 🐱 Cat Lovers — Fassa's charm wins over every kid (and adult) who loves cats.
- 🏫 Teachers & School Counselors — Ready-made CASEL content with built-in activities, no prep required.
- 🏡 Homeschool Families — A complete unit study in one book, covering literacy, SEL, and gross motor skills.
- 🌟 Any Child Who Needs a Little Courage — Because all children face something scary, and Fassa shows them they can handle it.
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Beautifully illustrated
Hardcover with original artwork
from the Planet Fassa series.
Read-aloud ready
Designed for parent-child
reading sessions.
Part of a series
Each book introduces a character
based on a real-life pet.