Coco and Stephen, together forever How a kitten and bunny became best friends

A kitten and a bunny form an unlikely bond. Told in alternating third-person perspectives, this story introduces readers to two fuzzy new pals: Coco the kitten and Stephen the bunny. (Pages centering on Coco have a red hue; those focused on Stephen are tinged in green.) Coco lives in a loving home with a litter of other kittens, but when she injures her leg, making it difficult for her family to care for her, they take her to an animal shelter. We meet Stephen first in a pet store; a family buys him but quickly drops him in the woods because he requires too much work. Luckily, Coco and Stephen end up in a foster room at the shelter and become fast friends. They give each other baths, play hide-and-seek, and eat meals together--and when they get the zoomies, watch out! Sweet prose and softened digital illustrations make this tale an irresistible springboard for discussions about responsible pet ownership or fostering. Stern provides photos of the real Coco and Stephen in the backmatter, along with some tips for families looking to get a pet. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to North Shore Animal League America (Stern is a spokesperson for the organization). The narrative mostly focuses on the two animal pals, but the few human hands and arms that are shown all have pale skin. A tender tale of forever friends finally finding a forever home.(Picture book. 4-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.