Jolene Patrick brings a deeply personal heart to Oh, Where Is My Kitty? The story began with a song her mother used to sing to her when she was a little girl growing up in the late 1940s. Years later, Jolene remembered that song and saw its potential as a children’s book that could be shared with a new generation. That beginning gives her work a sense of warmth and sincerity. She writes with a clear understanding of how much childhood memories, music, and gentle storytelling can stay with a person over time. Her interest in children’s literature is not only creative but also thoughtful, shaped by a desire to make reading feel inviting and meaningful for young children. Through this book and her broader work, Jolene shows a steady commitment to early learning, shared reading, and creating stories that feel both comforting and purposeful.