Description
One day, her mother brought home a Maine Coon kitten for Iris, even if cats aren’t generally regarded as therapy pets. Thula, named after one of Iris’s favorite African lullabies and meaning peace” in Zulu, immediately bonded with Iris. Thula knew very quickly how to assuage Iris when she became overstimulated; when to intervene when Iris became overwhelmed; and how to provide distraction when Iris started heading toward a meltdown. Whether exploring, playing, sleeping, or taking a bath with Iris or accompanying the family on a bike ride, Thula became so a lot more than a therapy cat. With Thula’s protected companionship, Iris began to talk and interact with her family.
This heartwarming story is illustrated with sixty of Iris’s gorgeous impressionistic paintings, artistic endeavors that have allowed her to express herself since the age of three. A gifted artist, Iris sees the natural world in a profoundly vivid and visceral way. With Thula by her side, she’ll sit and paint for hours, and the results are stunning.
Inspiring and touching, Iris Grace follows the struggles and triumphs of a familyand a miracle catas they learn how to connect with an amazing child.