Ellie the Deli Cat Finds a Friend is the third book in this author's
Understanding Feelings in Community
series. Ellie is a cat who likes to watch over her deli, but doesn't like children to touch her or pick her up. When a little boy comes in who Ellie has never seen before, she immediately notices something different about him. This little boy doesn't try to reach for Ellie. That makes Ellie feel safe. Ellie the deli cat is the story of a shy cat and an autistic toddler discovering each other and experiencing feelings of connection as they become friends.