Keith and the Kitten (Keith Vs Queenie, Book #1)

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By Elaine Bickell

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Keith and the Kitten (Keith Vs Queenie, Book #1) by Elaine Bickell introduces readers to Keith, a tiny Chihuahua with a big attitude. He rules both his house and his Mama’s heart. However, his world is turned upside down when his Mama brings home Queenie, a... Read More

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Keith and the Kitten (Keith Vs Queenie, Book #1) by Elaine Bickell introduces readers to Keith, a tiny Chihuahua with a big attitude. He rules both his house and his Mama’s heart. However, his world is turned upside down when his Mama brings home Queenie, a fluffy kitten who steals all the attention.

Determined to stay on top, Keith causes mischief, framing Queenie for his naughty deeds and making her life miserable. But when his antics backfire, resulting in the loss of his cosy spot in bed, Keith learns that perhaps sharing might not be so bad after all...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775439660

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Contributors:

Illustrated by Minky Stapleton
Illustrated by Minky Stapleton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 24

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elaine Bickell New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published NZ Booklovers Awards 2026

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