Kathleen Kastner Author

10/29/2026

Noah is excited that his book, Karma Cats to the Rescue, is in the Fall/Winter Issue of Modern Cat Magazine!

The book is based on Noah’s true story of being an abandoned street cat to becoming an adored family member. It won the bronze medal in the Readers Favorite Awards 2026.
Kids who love animals will enjoy Noah’s story of transformation!
Order Karma Cats to the Rescue: https://www.kathleenkastner.com/shop/.
Pick up your copy of Modern Cat today!
https://moderncat.com/articles/back-issues/fall-winter-2026/

10/21/2026

Karma Cats books are based on real animals and real animal rescue stories to teach kids to be kind and compassionate to animals! Which Karma Cats adventure would you or your child pick first?

🦭🌊To the Sea to rescue Savannah, the sea lion.
😺🧡 To the Rescue to save Noah the orange tabby.
🐷🩷 To the Farm to rescue Penny the pig.
😺😺 Kitten Adventure to rescue Alijah Blue & Olivia Sue.
🐕😺Puppy Quest to rescue Jersey & Suki.

Signed copies of all five books at:
https://www.kathleenkastner.com/shop/

10/15/2026

09/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported my book launch party and to the San Diego Tribune for the press release. 🦭🌊💖 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/08/28/encinitas-childrens-book-author-kathleen-kastner-to-launch-karma-cats-to-the-sea-at-swamis-cafe-family-friendly-event/

09/10/2026

This is an adorable animation video of Karma Cats to the Sea by Story Time with Karyn! She brings all the characters to life with her amazing voice and animated characters.

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09/09/2026

Join me today at 6:30pm central time for 's Learning Clubhouse YouTube show to discuss my new book! Here's the link to join: https://youtube.com/live/T5oaGkO7hGE

09/08/2026

TODAY IS LAUNCH DAY for Karma Cats to Sea!🌊 Join the Karma Cats on their most daring adventure yet as they rescue Savannah the sea lion from a dangerous fishing net,🦭 while inspiring kids to keep our oceans and beaches clean to protect sea animals. 🐠❤️
The ebook is FREE on Amazon today thru Thurs! No Kindle needed. You can read it on your computer. I would be forever grateful if you could please leave me a review.😍
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHKXMC87
Signed hardbacks are available on my website: https://www.kathleenkastner.com/shop/

Thank you for your support and BIG THANK YOU to my illustrator for this video and for her beautiful illustrations. Today is her birthday!🎂Let's all join the Karma Cats in being heroes for the sea! 🙏🐠🦭🐬🐢🌊💖

09/07/2026

This is a fun animated review of Karma Cats to the Sea by Reading Pioneers Academy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9b1Tkn359Y. Book Launch is tomorrow!

Join superhero cat brothers Julian and Oliver on their most daring ...

09/03/2026

I'm excited to share my new book. Karma Cats to the Sea: The Adventures of Savannah the Sea Lion🦭, launching online Tues. Sept. 8th! The story inspires kids to be heroes for the sea by keeping our oceans and beaches clean to protect marine animals.🐠🦈🐢 Join me for my Book Launch Party on Sat. Sept. 12th at 10:30 at Swami's Cafe in Encinitas. Thank you for your support and thank you to my illustrator Coraline Tran !! 🙏📚💖

09/01/2026

I'm super excited to share that Karma Cats to the Rescue won the bronze medal🥉 in the 2026 Readers Favorite International Book Awards in the Children's - Animals Category! This was my first time to enter a contest and I'm beyond grateful I placed at all. Congrats to all the winners and everyone who entered. Keep believing in your dreams!🙏🎊💖