Jill Biden Unveils Her Children’s Picture Book About Cat Willow: First Lady Documenting Adopted Tabby’s ‘Adjustment’ as White House Pet After Canine Commander Removed for Biting Secret Service Agents

First lady Jill Biden is writing a new book about Willow the Cat, in which she gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life in the White House through the first cat.

The children’s book will be released on June 4 and will cost $19.99. It was co-written with award-winning children’s author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Kate Berube.

It’s unclear whether “Willow the White House Cat” will mention Willow’s canine brothers — Major and Commander — who were exiled to Delaware after biting Secret Service agents.

Willow moved to the White House in January 2022

The picture book explores Willow’s adjustment from a Pennsylvania barn cat to life in America’s most famous house.

The tabby cat joined the Biden family at the White House in January 2022 and was named after Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, Jill Biden’s hometown.

Jill Biden met the cat during a 2020 campaign stop in Pennsylvania when Willow jumped onto the stage where she was speaking.

Willow often travels with the Bidens to their beach house in Rehoboth, Delaware. And she has been known to wake up President Joe Biden by walking on his head.

The children’s book will be published in June 2024

According to publisher Simon & Schuster, the book is about the cat’s journey to the White House and the friends she meets along the way.

Upon arriving at the White House, Willow “discovers new rooms to explore and is welcomed by the nice lady she met on Farmer Rick’s farm,” according to the book’s synopsis.

The cat will also meet friendly White House staff and find new places to play.

‘Willow loves discovering the White House and all the special people who make this house a home.’

On most days, Willow can be found in the East Wing, wandering in and out of the staffers’ offices. Treats for the cat are known to be on hand.

The first lady has written two other children’s books: Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops and Joey: The Story of Joe Biden.

Her memoir, Where the Light Enters, was a New York Times bestseller.

‘Readers young and old will enjoy this fun glimpse into Willow’s life in the White House, and the message that being open to new friendships can sometimes surprise you is one that is sure to resonate with families everywhere.’ , says Jon Anderson, president and publisher. of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, said in a statement.

Willow was the last of the pets the Bidens brought to the White House and the only one still living there.

Willow met the first lady while campaigning in Pennsylvania

Commander Biden, a German Shepherd, was sent to live with family friends in Delaware after biting Secret Service agents

Commander, the Bidens’ German Shepherd, was sent to live with family friends in Delaware after biting more than a dozen Secret Service agents.

The Bidens welcomed the commander as a puppy to the executive home in December 2021.

It was a birthday present for President Biden from his brother James and sister-in-law Sara.

Another of the Bidens’ German Shepherds, Major, also bit Secret Service personnel and agents.

The dog moved from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2021 and was rehomed with “family friends.”