Max, Rusty, Ginger, and Tanner assume without question that their new classmate is just like them...a DOG. Guest what? Samantha is NOT a dog, which leads to whole heap of questions. But in little time, all the tails in Miss Biscuit's classroom start wagging, and samantha is celebrated for the CAT she is, just in time for another new student! There's a Cat in Our Class! is a kid-friendly exploration of diversity, teaching kids the value of not only accepting but embracing the differences of those around us. Includes a Note to Readers written by Gayle E. Pitman, PHD, that discusses how parents, teachers and other adults can talk with childern about diversity in a way that's meaningful and effective.