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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.
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Tabby McTat Synopsis
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.
About This Edition
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9781407136271 |
| Publication date: |
5th December 2013 |
| Author: |
Julia Donaldson |
| Illustrator: |
Axel Scheffler |
| Publisher: |
Alison Green Books an imprint of Scholastic |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
40 pages |
| Series: |
Early Reader |
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About Julia Donaldson
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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