Street Puppy, Masjid Cat (a Friendship Picture Book for Kids) -- Wastana Haikal, Hardcover

A pampered house cat and a stray dog form an unlikely friendship in this sweet story about kindness.

A pampered house cat lives in a mosque. A lonely stray dog lives on the street. The cat has too much to eat, but the dog has to beg just for a bite.

Their paths should never cross. But when the imam recites the adhan at prayer time, they both go rushing toward the mosque. Their unlikely friendship will teach kids about the importance of showing kindness to everyone.

Author: Wastana Haikal, Moniza Hossain
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781499817560
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2025

About the Author
Moniza Hossain (Author)
Moniza Hossain is a Singaporean author of Bengali descent who writes children's books inspired by her South Asian heritage. She has a masters in English literature. When she's not busy writing, she teaches English literature and paints dragons.

Wastana Haikal (Illustrator)
Wastana Haikal (he/him) is a visual artist based in Bandung, Indonesia. After graduating in Visual Communication Design from the Bandung Institute of Technology, he decided to become full-time illustrator. He loves to tell a story, and he is always creating story-driven works from fantasy-themed to slices of life with vibrant and eclectic elements. He inspired by music, movies, Indonesian culture, fashion, and most of all from his surroundings: nature, personal experience, travelling, people on the street, animals, how people interact, and the list goes on. Life inspires him.