The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa
A Classroom-Ready Adventure Series for Elementary Readers
Ages 6-10 | Illustrated Chapter Books | 10-Book Series
Thank you for your interest in The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa - a thoughtfully written illustrated chapter-book series created with libraries and classrooms in mind.​
About the Series
About Casper the Cat
The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa follows Casper, a small city cat who becomes accidentally lost in the African bush. As she journeys east in search of home, Casper encounters a wide range of animals and learns that kindness, curiousity, and cooperation are often more powerful than size or strength.
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Each story blends gentle humor and adventure with age-appropriate educational content, encouraging readers to think critically, empathize with others, and engage with the natural world.
Series at a Glance
Series Overview
Series Format: Illustrated chapter books
Total Planned Titles: 10
Currently Available: Books 1-5
Next Release: Book 6 - March 15
Ongoing Release Schedule: New title every 2 months
Reading Level: Emerging to confident independent readers
Length: 60 - 80 pages per title
Themes: Empathy, courage, cooperation, problem-solving, wildlife awareness
Back Matter: Animal facts and discussion prompts included
Designed for series continuity, repeat circulation, and long-term collection value.
Series Titles at a Glance
Published Titles - Available Now
Upcoming Titles
Available Mar 15, 2026
Available May 15, 2026
Available Jul 15, 2026
Available Sep 15, 2026
Available Nov 15, 2026
Why Libraries Choose Casper
Designed with Libraries and Classrooms in Mind
The Casper series works well across a variety of library and educational settings:
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Supports independent reading and read-aloud use
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Encourages discussion and reflective thinking
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Appeals to animal lovers and reluctant readers
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Series format supports repeat circulation
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Includes factual back matter to extend learning
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Appropriate for diverse schools and community collections
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Planned series structure supports collection development and long-term programming
Educational and SEL Connections
Learning Themes Supported
Social-Emotional Learning
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Empathy and kindness
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Courage ad resilience
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Helping others and cooperation
Literacy Development​
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Reading comprehension
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Vocabulary development
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Narrative structure
Environmental Awareness​
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African animals and habitats
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Introduction to conservation concepts
(Presented in a gentle, age-appropriate way.)​
Librarian Resources & Reference Materials
Available PDF Downloads
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Librarian & Classroom Resource Pack - discussion + activities
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Casper the Cat Series Overview (Flyer) - forwardable for internal review
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Professional Series Review - The Children's Book Review - third-party validation
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Author Information - Jennifer Ussi - reference for credentials
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Casper the Cat Series Sampler - evaluation excerpts + animal facts
Full-Book Evaluation on Edelweiss
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Book 1: The Pangolins (link to book)
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Book 5: The Lions (link to book)
About The Publisher
About Little Boola Books
Little Boola Books is an independent children's publisher focused o thoughtful, illustrated stories for young readers. The Press works closely with librarians and educators to support literacy, curiosity, and meaningful storytelling.
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The Casper series is written and published with a long-term roadmap to support consistent access for lubraries and educators.
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Additional educator resources are available upon request.
Acquisition Information
Odering & Collection Information
The Casper series is available in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audiobook formats and maybe aquired through Ingram ID.
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If you would like additional ordering details or series information, we're happy to assist.
Author & School Engagement
Author & School Connections
Author Jennifer Ussi is available for:
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Short virtual classroom greetings
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Librarian or student Q&A sessions
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Reading-week or literacy-event participation
(Subject to availability)​
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Please reach out if this would be helpful for your school or library community.
Contact
Questions or Additional Resources?
If you'd like further information, educator materials, or series updates, feel free to get in touch.
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No obligation. No follow-ups unless helpful.