The Healer Cat / Η Γάτα-Θεραπεύτρια

Celesse, the healer cat, is the beloved guardian of her farmhouse and the animals nearby. Though she spends most days basking in cozy warmth as the mistress's favorite cat, one snowy night brings a desperate knock at the door: a mother hare begs for help-her baby is burning with fever deep in the backwoods. Reluctantly, Celesse sets off into a whirling snowstorm and biting cold. In the dark forest, danger waits... and Celesse must summon her strength and courage for the first time in a long while. A tender tale about kindness, bravery, and the quiet magic of helping others. "The Healer Cat is a truly lovely and unique children's book by Tuula Pere that is sure to appeal to lovers of classic anthropomorphic animal stories like Charlotte's Web, Peter Rabbit, and Stuart Little." "Like many of Pere's children's stories, it can get a little bit dark, grim, and perilous at times, but it always circles back to light, hope, and positivity." - Outstanding Creator Awards "A thought-provoking story that teaches kindness, helping one another, and doing good deeds... and encourages children to stand up to their fears." "The antique-style illustrations by artist Klaudia Bezak are a unique and beautiful sight... sure to remind parents of their childhood books." - Literary Titan "The narrative conveys a wholesome message that highlights the importance of values such as sacrifice and compassion." - Carmen Tenorio for Readers' Favorite "Tuula Pere is a master at crafting animal characters with lively personalities... The Healer Cat is entertaining and heartwarming in equal measure." - Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite This bilingual edition presents the complete story in two languages, making it a meaningful read for families, language learners, and classrooms alike. Part of the Tuula Pere bilingual children's book series, illustrated by Klaudia Bezak.

Tuula Pere (b. 1958) holds a Ph.D. in Law and is an award-winning children's author from Helsinki, Finland. Her doctoral dissertation, published in 2015, examines the limits of freedom of speech in the Finnish mass media amidst the social and cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s. Prior to her doctoral research, Tuula Pere had a career spanning over two decades as a lawyer and held various expert and executive positions in large industrial companies. Since 2010, Tuula Pere has published over eighty children's books, many of which have been translated into multiple languages. She has also authored poetry and aphorisms for children, as well as short stories and non-fiction for adults. Tuula Pere is an avid music and sports enthusiast and a keen baker. She is married and the mother of three.