Cats, Dogs & Critters with Tales

Cats, Dogs & Critters with Tales
Volume 4: Natural Thinking

Some stories don't rush.
They watch.

In Natural Thinking, the final volume of Cats, Dogs & Critters with Tales, animals become quiet philosophers-observing the world with patience, humor, and an honesty that feels both timeless and gently profound.

These poems explore the kind of wisdom that doesn't announce itself:
a pegasus who prefers solid ground,
a squid who writes paperbacks in a reef-side library,
an elephant trivia team that remembers more than facts,
a raccoon who knows exactly what he wants from a vending machine,
and creatures who think deeply not because they try to-but because they listen.

Written for older readers (ages 12+), Natural Thinking blends reflective humor, subtle insight, and storybook charm to explore themes of identity, belonging, memory, patience, and what it means to live well-without rushing to explain it all.

This volume invites readers to slow down, notice the world around them, and consider that sometimes the most natural kind of thinking happens when we stop trying to be clever and simply pay attention.

Perfect for:
• Thoughtful readers ages 12 and up
• Families who enjoy shared reading with depth
• Fans of gentle philosophy, nature, and quiet humor
• Readers who believe animals often understand things we're still learning

Because wonder doesn't always shout.
Sometimes it just waits-
and thinks.