First Lady Jill Biden is publishing a children’s book focused on the remaining White House pet, her cat, Willow.
Simon & Schuster announced the book and said it will share the story of how Willow wound up as a pet at the White House.
According to the Associated Press, “Aides previously had said the cat impressed Jill Biden after it jumped on stage as she spoke at a Pennsylvania farm during the 2020 presidential campaign. Biden later adopted the cat and named it after her hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.”
“‘Willow the White House Cat’ will be published by Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. It was co-written with award-winning author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by acclaimed artist Kate Berube. Jill Biden will donate proceeds from sales of the book to charities that support military dogs,” it added.
The publisher stated, “As Willow bounds from room to room, exploring history in her new home, she learns quickly about all of the incredible people who make the ‘People’s House’ run.”
“They welcomed Willow with love and care, just as they did Joe and me, the First Families who came before us, and all of the people who step foot into this home,” it added.
The AP points out Willow is four-years-old and the only Biden pet currently residing at the White House.
“They have had three German shepherd dogs. Champ died in 2021, and Major and later Commander were sent away after exhibiting aggressive behavior, including biting Secret Service personnel and members of the White House staff,” it noted.
