How important is the theme of family to Bushytail's journey?

[Melisa Jane]

This is a discussion topic for the July 2025 Book of the Month, "High Clowder Cats" by Ruby Knight

How important is the theme of family to Bushytail's journey?

[NetMassimo]

Family is an important theme in the novel, but not in the traditional way. This is because the idea of family that is developed goes beyond blood relations by turning a clowder into a family that is chosen by its members.

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

Family is important, but when you are not with them anymore, finding a Clowder and making them his family now was also important to Bushytails. You do what you can to fit in and belong with another group when you leave home.

[Bertha Jackson]

Family is important, but family is considered to be more than blood relatives.

[Diana Lowery]

I agree that family is important. Bushytail spends his whole life hoping to experience a family connection.

[Rocky Ellery James Tumbelaka]

Family is important, no doubt about that. But a family is not necessarily means someone that was related by blood. Bushytail journey pictured this very well.

[RJ Reviews]

Having a family is very important. But family doesn't mean only blood relation. A chosen family, as was the case with Bushytails, is as important. The story tells us the importance of having a family that supports us and that family doesn't end with blood relation. I absolutely adore this aspect.

[Diana Lowery]

Having a family is very important. But family doesn't mean only blood relation. A chosen family, as was the case with Bushytails, is as important. The story tells us the importance of having a family that supports us and that family doesn't end with blood relation. I absolutely adore this aspect.

Yes, I agree with your definition of family. So many children are now dealing with non-traditional families, and reading this book will help them feel like their family is "normal."