"Appreciate the little warnings that whisper in your ear..."

Fuzby is one of many stray cats who live in the Neighborhood, but she's far from neighborly. Unfortunately for the creatures around her, that's just how she likes it. Nothing brings this scrappy cat more joy than being number one! But when a mysterious short cat suddenly appears and threatens her dominance, Fuzby must team up with a young kitten named Charlie and flee from her home. Together they face all sorts of challenges, fish, schools, and even water! But Fuzby soon realizes that her biggest challenge…

…is dealing with herself.

Based on cats in the author’s own neighborhood, Guardians of the Neighborhood takes readers on a wild adventure told through a feline's eyes that’s sure to delight lovers of wholesome stories of all ages. 

The Cats Come to Life!

The cats come to life in this recently released Guardians of the Neighborhood animatic!

Told in a storyboarded format, "Still Holding My Hand" summarizes some of the events of the first book of the series. With Fuzby's and Charlie's unlikely friendship its focus, the animatic weaves the story of how they changed each other's lives, with some flashbacks in the mix. It's perfect for new adventurers into the world of the Neighborhood as well as current fans!

Music from Matilda the Musical

Art by Stuffed Animal Studios

Book by Rebecca Chisam

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