The Story of Diva and Flea (2015)

The Story of Diva and Flea is a 2015 children's book written by Mo Willems and it is illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi. It was first published by Hyperion Books for Children.

Plot

A chapter book targeted to ages 6–8, the book is about a small house-loving dog and a large wandering cat who become friends in Paris. It is based on a real pair of animals that the author met in Paris.

Reception

Publishers Weekly gave the book a positive review and noted it was "instantly fit for translation" to film, and a different PW column called it "a small modern classic". In a starred review, School Library Journal praised DiTerlizzi's illustrations. The Wall Street Journal compared it to the 1970 film The Aristocats. The New York Times called it a "lighthearted valentine to Paris".