Cat Max Buckles’s tale is story of identity, acceptance, adoption and animal rescue

A picture book for readers aged 3 years and older that has got good reviews from young parents and those fond of animals in the USA is now being promoted by its publisher as the ideal Mother’s Day gift, particularly for cat moms. ‘From the Pocket of an Overcoat’ (Friendly Falls Press; Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster), written and illustrated by Robert Vincent, will make a thoughtful gift that will be treasured, a press release from the Los Angeles-based Friendly Falls Press LLC said. The book tells a heartwarming story that is equal parts parental love and animal rescue, the release said.

‘From the Pocket of an Overcoat’ is based on the real-life story of a cat named Max, adopted by the author’s son Matthew from a homeless woman who had found Max as a tiny kitten and had him in the pocket of her overcoat as she was trying to find him a home. In the book, Max Buckles, in the course of his journey from the city to the countryside to find a new home with Farmer Buckles and his other animals (including four dogs) discovers a true sense of belonging within his new family. Max’s story about self-identity, acceptance, adoption, and animal rescue provides the perfect narrative to highlight the power of parental love, making it an ideal gift of shared joy from a child (young or adult) on Mother’s Day, the release said.

For the deserving mother with young kids who needs a timeout, ‘From the Pocket of an Overcoat’ can also be a positive source of entertainment and education for her young ones with some great storytelling, the release said. Taking strides to motivate elementary students to read by hosting live book readings, the author/illustrator has been partnering with educators and local communities to build a relationship between children and reading, and teachers and kids across the country have been enthralled with the book’s narrative.

“Perhaps no other holiday captures the essence of unconditional love like Mother’s Day,” said Vincent, whose wife Kathy founded Friendly Falls Press to publish the book and other works orientated towards families, particularly children. “Max’s story is universal and communicates the bedrocks of acceptance and parental love in such a fun and entertaining way. It’s the perfect gift that will be sure to make Mom smile, and perhaps even cry tears of joy.”

A portion of the sale of each book will be donated to organizations that promote animal rescue and adoption—The Humane Society and Best Friends. Readers and fans of Max Buckles can like and follow the book on Instagram and Facebook, and send an email to hello@maxbuckles.com with proof of purchase to get a special thank you note from Max.

Matthew Vincent is now a violinist with the Oakland Symphony, where he is concertmaster, and a violinist with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera. He adopted a lovable black cat named Max in December 2009. The rest, as they say, is history. As Kathy Vincent said, “A friend of my husband once told him, ‘Your story like all stories written by other authors will indeed change at least one person’s life most likely for the better’.” Click here to check out the book and order it online.

Source: PR Newswire