A story about individual differences, based on the different personalities of a dog and a cat who live under the same owner Mr Prim.
Mr Prim is always telling Scruffy off and telling Silk how special she is. Scruffy gets sadder and sadder until he can't sleep at night. When a thief breaks into the house, Scruffy creeps up, trips over the thief and keeps guard while Mr Prim calls the police.
When the police officer comments on Scruffy's bravery, Mr Prim finally realises that Scruffy is just as good at Silk and tells them they're both wonderful in their own different ways.
Childrens Books, Picture Book, Individual Differences, Family Relationships
About The Author
Karen Kepert has written many songs and is now writing children's picture books. She is a retired literacy and numeracy teacher and school chaplain. She has worked with students from very disadvantaged backgrounds in TAFE, secondary and primary schools.
Karen currently travels around schools, combining the reading of Scruffy and Silk with her own songs and actions; special class follow-up activities; and answering students' questions about life as an author.
