Based on a true story, Sasha’s Adventures at the Airport teaches resilience, teamwork, and the power of love.
New York, United States, 11th Sep 2025 – Author and psychotherapist Doni Whitsett, Ph.D., is proud to announce the release of her new children’s book, Sasha’s Adventures at the Airport: Based on a True Story, now available on Amazon. This heartwarming tale blends real-life experience with imagination, creating a gentle and engaging story that touches on friendship, courage, and emotional strength.
The children’s book genre has always held a special place in readers’ hearts, and this story offers something unique: a true event told through the eyes of a curious cat. Sasha’s Adventures at the Airport is based on the author’s real-life experience of losing her beloved cat, Sasha, for four weeks at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Through creativity and deep emotional insight, Dr. Whitsett transforms a frightening event into an uplifting adventure.
In this beautifully written and illustrated children’s book, young readers will meet Sasha, a lovable and curious cat who escapes from her pet carrier and becomes lost in the hustle and bustle of one of the world’s busiest airports. Over the next four weeks, Sasha learns to survive with the help of other cats who live at the airport. These cats, each from different backgrounds and breeds, teach her how to live in this strange new world while also offering her friendship and support.
While Sasha misses her family and home, she begins to believe that she might be found one day. When she sees missing posters and the scent of search dogs fills the air, her hope grows. Her journey becomes a story of strength, kindness, and believing in the impossible.
This children’s book genre story teaches readers about the importance of staying hopeful, even in the hardest times. It also shows the strength we can find in others, especially when we’re feeling scared or alone. Young readers will enjoy the touching moments between the airport cats and Sasha, learning how different personalities and strengths can come together to form a family away from home.
What makes this children’s book stand out in its genre is its ability to deliver emotional truths in a friendly and simple way. Dr. Whitsett gently introduces ideas like teamwork, resilience, and the power of love between humans and animals. Sasha’s experience is not just entertaining, it’s also full of life lessons that children (and adults) can relate to.
The book is also full of interesting facts for kids. As Sasha meets different cats at the airport, readers get to learn about cat breeds from around the world. These cats, all different in color and background, work together and support one another. This helps young readers understand and appreciate diversity, a valuable lesson for families to discuss.
About The Author
Doni Whitsett, Ph.D., is a Clinical Professor Emeritus of Social Work at the University of Southern California and a licensed psychotherapist in Los Angeles. With decades of experience supporting people through hard times, she brings deep emotional insight into her storytelling. This children’s book genre is a new but natural path for her, helping her share real-life messages in a way that children can easily understand.
She says writing the book was healing. “Losing Sasha, terrified I’d never find her again, was incredibly painful,” she shares. “But writing the story from Sasha’s point of view helped me imagine she wasn’t afraid, that she was having an adventure. It turned something very difficult into something hopeful.”
Her goal with this children’s book was not only to tell Sasha’s story but to offer hope to others, especially those who have lost a pet or are going through something hard. It also encourages parents and children to talk about feelings, to seek help, and to support each other.
As part of the children’s book genre, this story goes beyond entertainment. It teaches how kindness, support, and teamwork can make even scary situations feel less frightening. It also reminds us that love doesn’t give up,even when things seem hopeless.
The genre shines when it helps kids build emotional strength. In Sasha’s Adventures at the Airport, the message is clear: it’s okay to be scared, it’s okay to be sad, but things can get better when you ask for help, that both vulnerability and strength are important traits for survival. Readers will leave this book not only with a smile but also with a stronger sense of hope and compassion.
For families, teachers, or counselors looking for a story that opens up conversations about coping, friendship, and resilience, this children’s book is a perfect choice. It fits beautifully into the children’s book genre collection for home or classroom libraries.
Sasha’s Adventures at the Airport: Based on a True Story is available for purchase on Amazon in both paperback and hardcover editions.
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