"The Adventures of Billy the Cat" is an activity/picture book to be co-authored by the child who reads it. The book provides a creative structure in which a child can explore his/her own imagination and infuse it into the narrative of the story. Thus each child's words and drawings, as well as their puzzle solving, make every version of this book one of a kind. Other than providing an opportunity for young readers to be creative, "The Adventures of Billy the Cat" also shares important life lessons with them. Along with Billy the Cat children learn to deal with issues they confront every day as they grow up: being unique or different, bullying, body image, anger, self-esteem, tolerance, as well as the importance of compassion for and sensitivity to others. This book is a great tool with which to examine and discuss these subjects whether it be at home or in the classroom. For this reason I invite teachers and parents to reproduce and print out as many copies of "The Adventures of Billy the Cat" as they may wish. You have the author's wholehearted permission to do so.