Pamela Knudsen ( right ) released her first children ’ s book , “ Two Cats , a Mermaid and the Disappearing Moon ,” in March .
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When it comes to children ’ s books , animals are the perfect characters and , for Laguna Beach resident Pamela Knudsen , there was one obvious choice . As a longtime volunteer with the Blue Bell Foundation for Cats and a friend to many felines over the years , Knudsen knew she wanted to incorporate curious cats in her first children ’ s book . “ Two Cats , a Mermaid and the Disappearing Moon ” was released at the end of March , following the adventures of Topper and Lexington — inspired by pets she had — as they venture out of their yard to try to find the missing moon . It ’ s been a long time coming , with the book first taking shape back in 2008 , but now that it ’ s here , Knudsen has celebrated with various readings , including one at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach in the spring . “ One little girl hugged me at the end ,” Knudsen revealed in a press release . “ This is the incidental benefit that I ’ m loving — engaging with kids and showing them through my book that Mother Nature is magical and animals are something to behold .” The book is available locally at Laguna Beach Books and can also be purchased online through both Amazon and Barnes & Noble . ( catladyinthecanyon . com ) — Ashley Ryan
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