Local Author Pens Children's Book About Kindness

Sometimes children have to make adult-like decisions, like whether to listen to authority or do what they think is right. That dilemma is what inspired writer Dorothy Pisano, a resident of the Bryn Mawr section of Radnor Township, to write and publish "Kitten Catches Kindness".

Prince and Pincess, two sibling dogs living in the city, pass a pet orphanage every day in their travels, and Princess develops compassion for a very sad orphan kitty. She comes up with an idea: give her favorite toy to the cat so she can have some joy. But Prince doesn't like the idea and tries to dissuade her. Will Princess obey her heart or her brother?

"A lot of children have to make this decision. They make up their mind about something, but then are challenged by someone older," she said.

The idea for the book came from an experience Pisano had when she was a child with her older sister. Although Pisano is a seasoned freelance writer, this is her first book, published this year via Xlibris. Her son Domenic, a music teacher in Chester County, illustrated the book.

Pisano will be selling and signing her books at the

She spent most of her career writing curricula and proposals in education. She implemented national science programs throughout Philadelphia, and was an editorial consultant for the McGraw-Hill K-6 Science Series.

There is also a "Kitten Catches Kindness" app that you can purchase online for iPhone or iPad. The app allows you to read the book, or record someone's voice reading it, color in pictures and put together puzzle pieces. You can purchase the book through the links found on Pisano's Web site.

There is a surprising outcome and lessons for everyone in the book, Pisano said.