Book Review: Mister and The Gray Whisker + Interview With Author Katrina Foraker


Delighted to meet Izzy, one of the Elgin Pugs and 
mom, Katrina Foraker in one of the Pet Fair I attended this month.
Katrina recently published her 1st book, Mister and The Gray Whisker. I’m honored to receive a copy with a special personalized sweet message from Katrina Foraker. Lots of Golden Thanks.
Book Review:
Mister and The Gray Whisker is a children’s book.
It is geared for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years old. Pugs siblings, Mister and Mae, are the two main characters of the book. As any sibling, Mister and Mae are both very playful and at the same time loving with each other. During their play, Mae noticed Mister’s gray whiskers.
Mae provided Mister a great lesson for accepting change.
Mae reminded Mister that a change in his physical feature is all right.
It makes Mister special and uniquely defines him.
As a whole, Mister and The Gray Whisker is a short easy read children’s book. It certainly provides lessons of siblings love and self-acceptance. The book’s illustration created by Diana Evans, is both joyful and whimsical that every child will positively love.
I was very lucky to personally meet Katrina Foraker. Katrina studied acting which extended her pursuit and passion for writing. She currently lives in Elgin, IL with her husband Rob and 3 pugs, Izzy, Anakin and Josie. She is an active member of the Northern Illinois Pug Rescue and Adoption. I invite you to visit her blog,
Those Elgin Pugs.
 Interview with Katrina Foraker
1. When did you first realize you wanted to write a book?

In my early twenties is when I really started to channel my creativity and put my ideas to paper.  I had a job at a call center and I would write stories in between calls.

2. How did you come to write this book? What inspired you?

My love for my Pugs coupled with their silly behaviors and mannerisms greatly inspired me.  Anyone who owns a dog can appreciate how silly they can be and if you have two or more of them, the dynamics they share.
One day, through observing these silly behaviors of theirs, I noticed a big gray whisker sticking straight out of Anakin’s face.  It was so funny because in the sunlight, it stuck out like a sore thumb.

3. How did you come up with the characters and title of the book?

Mae’s character was inspired by my Pug Izzy.  Mister’s Character was inspired by my Pug Anakin. They say write what you know, and through observing the behaviors between them, this story was not a far stretch from the truth.
I came up with the title because I call Anakin my Mister and Mister rhymes with whisker.

4. What was the most inspiring things you learned in creating this book?

Writing allowed me to be creative in other venues.  I’ve become more receptive to other talents and skills while keeping my mind sharp.

5. Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

For anyone for feels inspired to write something you feel is of great value or importance, write it!  Enjoy it! And most importantly have fun while you are doing it.

Katrina Foraker’s first book, 
Mister and The Gray Whisker, 
is an adorable children’s book. I do recommend it for ages 3-6 years old.
Lots of Golden Woofs,

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Comments

  7. Frankie Furter says

    OHHHHHHH SUGAR !! You did a super duper FANTASTIC job of interviewing the talented AUTHOR. How did you think up all these questions??? I would just have asked her about Josie, IzZy and Anakin Man. hehehe
    I wish I had a little peep to give a copy of this book to.
    EXCELLENT POST

  11. Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo and Molly says

    GRRREAT interview and review, Sugar! Thanks!

    Woofs and Kisses!
    The Fiesty Three

  13. ♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ says

    Thanks for the reviews – we have lots of 3-6ers here who would love for Grandma to read that book to them.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

  14. Asta says

    Sugaw
    Thank you fow that insightful weview and intewview wif the bootiful authow of Mistew and The Gweay Whiskews..I love the elgin Pugses and it seems theiw Mom is a vewy clevew lady. I'm suwe any little hooman would love that book
    smoochie kisses
    ASTA

  15. Those Elgin Pugs says

    Sweet Sugar~

    Oh how I enjoyed our interview!! I had the most fun answering your well thought out questions!!!!

    You are too kind to me and very Sweet to do a Post on my book!!

    Thank you Sugar~
    The Puggies and I are glad you like it!!

    Would you please say hi to that Sweet Momma of yours too!!! 😀

    Hugs!!!!

    ~Katy, IzZY, Josie and Anakin Man

  17. Doris Sturm says

    Thanks for the book review, Sugar, sounds wonderful! You are just so smart and well read! Keep up the good work and have a great autumn!

    Love,
    Gizzy and his mom, Doris 🙂

  19. Life with 5 dogs says

    Wonderful Interview Sugar! Thanks for Sharing such a wonderful book.
    Your Friends
    Geisha,Grover,Wrinkles,Lily,Bailey

  20. Remington says

    Great post! I bet my Trevor would love that book! He is 4 years old! I will have to check this out! Thanks!

  21. mayziegal says

    That was a super terrific review, Sugar. And a Most Wonderful interview, too! I have some little human cuzins that I think might like that book!

    Wiggles & Wags,
    mayzie

  23. Maggie Mae says

    Sugar,

    OoH what a nice jobs you did interviewing Miss Kat! Mom and me LUVS her book and we luvs her and dose Elgin Pug too!

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae

    PeeS We luvs you too!

  24. Amy and The House of Cats says

    Hi Sugar! This is a great interview – we loved to read how she was inspired by her own pugs! It sounds like a very cute, very sweet book!

  25. Samantha says

    What a great post, Sugar! And what a great review you wrote and interview you did – furry intellectual – you have no end of talents! Will have to look into getting it for our youngest grandchildren! Maybe YOU should write a book too heheh!
    Hugs xoxoxo
    Sammie and Avalon

  28. Deborah says

    This sounds like a great book! I should buy it for my new grandbaby that is almost here!
    Thanks for the review!
    xxoo
    Deborah

  29. Olive says

    That book sounds great!! I will let some friends know about it..

    BTW–JJ is back up on the blog 🙂 Had some trouble getting it to work lately..seems good as new 🙂

    Licks from Olive

  31. Neeko says

    Wow! Miss Sugar!
    Pawsome interview! You look sooo beautiful introducing the book to us.
    It is so very sweet of you to that for Those Elgin Pugs and their very sweet Mommy!
    I’m sure we will buy more than one copy since it sounds like a Grrrrrreat gift for children :o)

    Love,
    Neeko ♥
    P.S. Can you please send us the info about the October get-together if you have it? Tx.

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