By Julia Donaldson (author) , Axel Scheffler (illustrator)
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Best-selling author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have teamed up again to create a heart-warming story about loyalty and friendship. When Tabby McTat the busker’s cat gets separated from the busker he begins a new life on his own. But though the new life with Sock and her owners has great attractions, McTat misses his singing partner and the times they had together.
Luckily he comes up with a neat solution for putting the two parts of his life together. Other Axel/Julia collaborations can be found here .
The heart-warming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog .
"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
'Absolutely purr-fect' The Times
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child , which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages.
Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks.
Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand.
She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.
Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Click here to read a Q & A with Julia.
Author photo © Steve Ullathorne
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The heart-warming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. "Me, you and the old guitar.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Tabby McTat and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
Tabby McTat features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Paperback, Board book, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Tabby McTat was written by Julia Donaldson and published by Alison Green Books an imprint of Scholastic
Tabby McTat has 30 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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