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<p><b>Blanchett</b>e is a white toy poodle who lives very happily with her human family-her mom Bobbie; her dad Mel; and their two daughters Melanie and Lana. At first Blanchette is the only animal member of the family. Then everything begins to change.</p><p>First a lady at the salon tells Mom about some kittens due to be born soon. When they are all white just like Blanchette Mom decides to adopt one; the family names her Snowball. Blanchette eventually learns to love and accept the addition to their house but Snowball is only the first of many new arrivals. A new cat named Mr. Black soon appears followed by Bow Honey and her kittens and a neighborhood cat named Smokey. Nine cats in all join the family over many years causing a bit of mayhem while building a large and happy family.</p><p>In this children's story a toy poodle named Blanchette tells the tale of the nine cats and kittens that make their way into her family's household.</p>