Loki the Playful Cat
Loki The Playful Cat is a tale about friendship, kindness, and a little cat with a big dream—to be friends with the mice who live in his house! But there’s one tiny problem…
The mice are afraid of him!
Loki doesn’t want to chase or scare anyone—he just wants to play! With a gentle heart and a few silly surprises, Loki proves that being yourself is the best way to make new friends.
Perfect for young readers, this charming story reminds us that friendships can bloom in the most unexpected places!
Visit our Resources Page to hear the inspiration for Loki the Playful Cat,
Edvard Grieg’s “Norwegian Danse #2”
Directed by Leonard Bernstein
“I love the book. Love the illustrations. Love the content both musical and that pertinent to today’s society and ‘getting along’ with one another. For me, it is two thumbs up!”
Corbin Trimble, music educator, Olathe, KS
“I really like your extended teaching activities. This book could be used by anyone, music educator, librarian, classroom teacher.”
Deb Gilmore, retired music educator, Kansas City, MO
Lonnie Schaefer
Children’s Book Author
Laura (Lonnie) Schaefer is a retired classroom music educator. Inventive stories and poems are her specialty as they “connect” youngsters to symphonic music using pantomime and play.
Lonnie is a member of the National Association for Music Education as well as the American Orff Schulwerk Association. She finds herself continually inspired by her five grandchildren.
Lonnie Schaefer 