The Story of Diva and Flea

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.^[1][2] It is based on a real pair of animals that the author met in Paris.^[3]

Publishers Weekly gave the book a positive review and noted it was "instantly fit for translation" to film,^[1] and a different PW column called it "a small modern classic".^[2] In a starred review, School Library Journal praised DiTerlizzi's illustrations.^[4] The Wall Street Journal compared it to the 1970 film The Aristocats.^[3] The New York Times called it a "lighthearted valentine to Paris".^[5]