On a rainy night, Miss Lily hears a faint noise and follows it to find a wailing kitten.
Melanie believes that we can learn so much in the classroom that nature provides..
Upon retirement, she decided to share some of those same stories by writing children\'s books.
Just look at Wailin\' the cat and his eight chicken friends! About author(s): As a college professor, Melanie Wagner shared stories about her little fifteen-acre farm with her communications classes.
Even if we feel different, it\'s possible to find friends in unusual places if we are open and kind.
He stops being sad and remembers how to play.
Wailin\' finds unexpected friendship with the chickens.
She brings chickens into her garden.
Just when he thinks he will have to get used to having no friends, Miss Lily has an amazing idea.
He no longer feels as though he fits in so gets sadder and sadder.
Wailin\' gets home from the doctor, and the other cats bully him.
When Wailin\' starts feeling sick, Miss Lily takes him to the doctor and finds out Wailin\' has diabetes, but he can stay healthy with the proper care and medication.
Miss Lily loves cats and has nine already, so adding little Wailin\' is no big deal.
On a rainy night, Miss Lily hears a faint noise and follows it to find a wailing kitten
