Sunny and Oswaldo

"Sunny and Oswaldo" is a heartwarming children's book about a young girl named Sunny and her strained relationship with her dad's cat, Oswaldo. Sunny dislikes Oswaldo because the cat is cranky and mean, a contrast to Sunny's cheerful nature. Despite her feelings, Sunny's dad loves Oswaldo, and Sunny struggles to understand why. When Oswaldo goes missing one day, Sunny is secretly pleased, but she soon notices how sad her dad is without the cat. Wanting to make her dad happy, Sunny sets aside her dislike and helps search for Oswaldo. As the story unfolds, Sunny comes to realize that her understanding of Oswaldo, and perhaps the cat's behavior, may be more complicated than she originally thought. The story explores themes of empathy, family love, and the challenge of getting along with difficult personalities. It's a gentle reminder that sometimes, even if we don't like someone or something, we can still find ways to care and make connections.