"Fun and gentle lessons from three young kittens at Cat School."
August 2026 Book of the Month
The experiences of three young kittens as they start Cat School make for both a funny and engaging graphic novel and a gentle lesson in what life’s like for those who are neurodivergent.
Friends, impulsive Tangle and the more contemplative Eno, are both excited and apprehensive about starting big school, though for readers it seems like cat heaven with lessons in sleeping, a range of cosy spots to sit, including cardboard boxes, and delicious seafood casserole on the canteen menu.
They settle in quickly, but new friend Pelly finds it harder. Pelly never went to kitten school, doesn’t like change and finds the busyness of school life unsettling. Keen to help, Tangle plans a surprise treat for Pelly, against Eno’s advice. It doesn’t go well but does lead to the three young cats coming to understand one another much better.
The cat lifestyle setting is delightful, and the illustrations are thoroughly charming. The story will entertain all readers, while offering particular comfort to those who, like Rose Robbins, are neurodiverse. Rose Robbins has written picturebooks with characters who are neurodiverse, including Loud! and Me and My Sister, but readers who enjoy Cat School could also look out for Zoe Antoniades’ Cally and Jimmy stories.
First in a new graphic novel trilogy featuring young kittens Tangle and Eno, and their new and neurodivergent friend Pelly.
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First in a new graphic novel trilogy featuring young kittens Tangle and Eno, and their new and neurodivergent friend Pelly. It’s the first ever day of school!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Cat School: Odd Cat Out! and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Cat School: Odd Cat Out! features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Funny, Animal Stories, School Stories, PSHE: Special educational needs and disability (SEND), Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Graphic Novels & Comics, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
Cat School: Odd Cat Out! was written by Rose Robbins and published by Scallywag Press
Cat School: Odd Cat Out! has 136 pages
Yes it is part of Cat School series
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
