Whiskers and Wisdom - Book Two by The Creature Preacher, Rev. Jaime Nieves

Whiskers & Wisdom

Imagine how much wisdom can be obtained in a lifetime. Now… multiply that amount by NINE!

Over the course of their nine lives, predictably inquisitive brother and sister cats Stevey and Tilly have acquired invaluable and insightful “whisker wisdom” learned from their not so predictable daily experiences. They’re eager to share what they’ve learned with you in this book. Why? Keep reading!

As blind cats, both Stevey and Tilly have had to approach stereotypical “cat capers” in unique ways. And in the process, they’ve gained a new appreciation for, and understanding of such virtues as acceptance, trust, showing happiness, fighting and forgiveness, loyalty, comfort and security, being bold and courageous, caring for others, and patience.

Through their whimsical journeys of self-discovery, Stevey and Tilly hope that seeing through “the eyes of their hearts,” you will rediscover the importance of these virtues for yourself. And by fully living into them, you and your loved ones will be able to live the most abundant lives possible. The cats also say that if you take their lessons to heart, your one life can have the joy and happiness of nine lives!

Meet the Cats

Meow! (That means “hello” in cat language!) My name is Tilly. I am a smart, beautiful, two-year-old cat.

I have a little brother named Stevey. He is smart and beautiful, too! But we are different from other cats in one big way: Stevey and I are blind. Stevey can’t see at all, and I can only see a little bit out of one eye. It’s okay, though, because we are both happy and healthy in all the other ways.

Both of us were adopted from a rescue shelter by our human mama, Jaime. She is a pastor who calls herself “The Creature Preacher” because she loves and cares about all animals, so I guess that’s a good name for her!

Ever since Stevey and I came to live with Mama Jaime, we have been teaching her important lessons. But since we can’t talk to her (Mama Jaime can’t speak cat language), Stevey and I communicate through our actions. Our lessons will help you live a good and happy life.

Mama Jaime, Stevey, and I decided to write a book with some of our favorite cat lessons. We think it will help you live the best life you can and also give you a better understanding of your pets and other animals. This is our book. We hope you like it and will share our lessons with your family and friends.

Meow! (That also means “good-bye” in cat language!)

Tilly

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Tim Kummerow

Illustrator

Tim Kummerow is a native of Southern California growing up in Riverside, and then graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara. Soon after receiving a BA in Fine Arts he moved to Los Angeles where he has lived ever since. Tim has worked in almost all forms of graphic design. He worked for Mattel for a couple years and then was a designer and art director for a Music Trade magazine for 20 years. After that he worked on Simpsons Marketing for several years. Throughout his career, Tim has done freelance Illustration for movies, books, comics, and advertising. He has done illustrations for movies and TV shows such as Back to Future, Jurassic Park, Futurama, and most recently Netflix’s Disenchantment. Currently he has been exclusively a freelance illustrator working primarily in digital based art.