A Kitten's Brave New Journey

“This kitten… is saying goodbye to her mother for the very first time.” “As the hot air

balloon waits, she steps forward with tiny, shaking paws.” “Mama cat nudges

her gently… not to stop her, but to tell her, ‘Go. Be brave.’”

“The kitten climbs into the basket, trying not to look back… but she can’t help it.”

“As the balloon begins to rise, her mother gets smaller and smaller below.”

“Her ears droop. Her heart pounds. She’s never been this far from home.” “But then the wind

touches her fur… and she lifts her head.” “She realizes this isn’t the end of

home— it’s the beginning of her own story.” “And somewhere down there… her mom is