Tabby McTat (Early Reader)

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, and 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.