Catherine Clark Felts, Author

​Jude's Best Worst Day Ever follows a young boy, Jude, and his aging dog, Buddy, as they navigate their last day together.  Determined to make it special, Jude wants to revisit their favorite places and memories, but Buddy struggles to keep up. It answers the question: Will Jude find a way to create heartfelt memories with Buddy as the sunset, and their final goodbye, approaches?
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With its engaging narrative and touching illustrations, Jude's Best Worst Day Ever provides an accessible and heartfelt way for children to understand and cope with the emotions surrounding the loss of a pet. ​

Tina's ordinary school day takes a turn when her toes begin tapping uncontrollably. What starts as a subtle rhythm grows into a full-blown boogie outbreak, spreading from her toes to her whole body! Despite her embarrassment and a trip to the principal's office, Tina can't stop dancing.

​A visit to the doctor reveals an unexpected diagnosis: Dance-itis, caused by suppressing her desire to dance. The cure? Tina must revisit places she denied her body's need to move and groove, and dance with all her heart.

At first reluctant, Tina dances alone. But by the time she returns to the school gym, her courage has grown and she's determined to break the spell, even if everyone sees. To her surprise, her moves inspire her classmates to ditch dodgeball and join the fun. With confidence and joy, Tina dances not out of compulsion, but because she wants to.

Tina and the Mysterious Case of Dance-itis includes affirmations for children as examples of positive statements that help children manage negative feelings, thoughts, and situations.  Each affirmation is thoughtfully designed to be cut out and placed in spots where a child will see them regularly, such as on a bathroom or bedroom mirror, the refrigerator in the kitchen, a school locker, a personal diary, or even a phone case.

“K.D.’s Journey” is a heartfelt story about Kira’s love for her Grandpa. Kira’s Drawing, K.D. for short, was a special gift she made just for him. But when her beloved Grandpa passes away soon after, K.D. is left behind, forgotten and alone. One day, Kira rediscovers the drawing and sets out on a touching mission: to send K.D. to the clouds, to be with Grandpa once more. Through joyful attempts and heartbreaking setbacks, K.D. learns what it means to love, to grieve, and to hope. Can this small drawing find her way to the sky and fulfill her purpose? Brimming with imagination and heart, “K.D.’s Journey” gently explores loss, healing, and the power of persistence. A perfect read for children and families who believe love can travel any distance.

Catherine Clark Felts, Author

​​Catherine Clark Felts lives in Chester, VA with her three mischievous cats, two amazing daughters, and one loving and supportive husband. An avid runner, she finds the best time to mull over a book concept is during an early morning jog.

​Formerly a technical support team Director and degreed Bioprocess Engineer, Catherine felt the call to write and continue the legacy that her grandmother (Catherine Clark the 4th) and mother (Catherine Clark the 5th) passed down to her. She hopes to make a positive impact on children and families as they immerse themselves in her stories.

Jude's Best Worst Day Ever, the first children's book by Catherine Clark Felts, was created to touch hearts and inspire children and adults everywhere.



​Catherine Clark Felts creates books for children to spark wonder, to support difficult times, and to provide a stepping block for growth in all directions. She is continuously working on new, engaging, social-emotional learning and educational children's books. 

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​"Jude's Best Worst Day Ever serves as a gentle guide for parents and educators to help children navigate their feelings and find comfort in the memories they create with their furry friends. The Adult Guidebook section includes questions to initiate conversations on grief and loss, information on how children process grief, and activities that children and caregivers can perform to help cope with the loss of an animal and honor their memory."  -Catherine Clark Felts​
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Ella's Way, where kindness starts early.