Puffin Nibbles: No Cat and That’s That

Name: Puffin Nibbles: No Cat and That’s That
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143300090
Price: 12.99 NZD
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By Bruce Dawe

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Puffin Nibbles: No Cat and That’s That by Bruce Dawe is a delightful children's book about a young boy who desperately wants a cat, despite his father's firm refusal. The story charmingly explores themes of determination and family dynamics as the child creatively navigates his quest to convince his dad otherwise. With humour and heart, it captures the whimsical perspectives of childhood.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this children's book if you love heartwarming tales about family and friendships with a touch of humour. Its engaging story and relatable themes make it a delightful read for young readers who enjoy stories about pets and everyday life adventures.

Puffin Nibbles: No Cat and That’s That

Sam wants a cat but her family loves dogs. Then one night, through the rain pelting down on their tin roof, she hears a sharp mewing sound. Sam takes in the bedraggled kitten, but in the morning, she wakes and finds it missing. Ages 6-8.

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Description

Puffin Nibbles: No Cat and That’s That by Bruce Dawe is a delightful tale for young readers aged 6 to 8.

Sam wants a cat, but her family has a love for dogs. One night, as rain pelts down on their tin roof, she hears a sharp mewing sound. Sam takes in the bedraggled kitten, embracing her desire for a feline friend.

However, the following morning brings a surprise when she wakes to find the kitten missing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143300090

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

Collections

Bruce Dawe Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Bruce Dawe (Author) Bruce Dawe, widely recognised as Australia's most popular poet, is a winner of numerous awards including the Patrick White Literary Award (1980), the Christopher Brennan Award (1984) and the National Book Council Best Published Book in Australia for Sometime Gladness. Bruce has been awarded the Order of Australia (AO) for his contribution to Australian literature and in 2000 received an Art Council Emeritus Writers Award. Bruce was born in Fitzroy, Victoria, in 1930 and after leaving school worked in various occupations (labourer, farmhand, clerk, sawmill-hand, gardener, and postman) before joining the RAAF in 1959. He has published twelve books of poetry, a book of short stories and a book of essays. His previous titles in the Aussie Bites range are The Chewing-Gum Kid and Luke and Lulu, and he has also written three Aussie Nibbles. Andrew McLean (Illustrator) Andrew McLean is one of Australia's best-loved and most highly awarded illustrators of children's books. His CBCA award-winning titles include You'll Wake the Baby!, My Dog and Reggie, Queen of the Street, and he has also illustrated a number of picture books with his writer wife, Janet. Andrew has illustrated three Aussie Nibbles- When Anna Slept Over, No Cat - and That's That!, and Show and Tell. Andrew lives in Melbourne.