Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's purr-fect picture
book is now available in an appealing read-alone format.
"Me, you and the old guitar.
How perfectly,
perfectly happy we are.
MEEE-EW and the old guitar.
How PURRRR-fectly happy we are!"
Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred
the busker. But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the two are
separated. Will they ever find each other again?
"Tabby McTat is such a beautiful story about
embracing change and the transitions in life as well - from childhood
to adulthood and people going on journeys. There is so much
warmth and celebration of family and community" Jodie Whittaker
This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story
and pictures, but in a pocket-book format, and with a clearer font
and layout to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.
A heartwarming and charming story from the UK's number one picture
book author and illustrator
Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every
page with lots of details to spot
Friendship and loyalty are at the heart of this story
Perfect for cat lovers!
From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog,
which have all been made into animated films.
The animated film of Tabby McTat is on BBC One at Christmas
with voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who)
as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu
(Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna
Scanlan and Susan Wokoma.
Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.
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Julia Donaldson Biography
Julia Donaldson is the highly talented author of some of the best-loved children’s books in the world. Born in London in 1948, she grew up with her younger sister Mary who she loved to create imaginary characters with.
She started her career as a singer-songwriter, writing mainly for children’s television. One of these
Axel Scheffler Biography
Axel Scheffler is an acclaimed illustrator, animator and more recently author of children's books. He was born in Hamburg in 1957 and moved to England in 1982 in order to study illustration at the Bath Academy of Art. He then worked for a variety of advertising companies, magazines and newspapers in both England and Germany
