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The Astronaut's Cat

By Tohby Riddle
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The Astronaut's Cat by Tohby Riddle is a whimsical children's book that takes readers on an imaginative journey through a lunar environment. Set on the moon, it explores the adventures of a cat living with an astronaut, capturing the sense of wonder and mystery in a world where gravity works differently and every day holds a new surprise. The book beautifully blends humour with stunning illustrations, creating a playful, dreamlike atmosphere perfect for young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you have a fondness for whimsical adventures that spark the imagination of young readers. It beautifully melds the wonders of outer space with the charming companionship of a pet, making it perfect for those who revel in imaginative storytelling with a touch of cosmic exploration.

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A delightful story that celebrates the wonders of the Moon, the curiosity of cats and the precious beauty of Earth.

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The astronaut's cat is an inside cat.
And she likes it like that.

The astronaut's cat is an inside cat - on the Moon! But she dreams about the strange outside world - and the mysterious blue ball that rises into the ink-black sky . . .

A wonderfully whimsical, funny and surprising story of a very unusual 'inside cat' - by one of Australia's finest picture-book creators. Perfect for readers who are intrigued or inspired by the landscapes of the Moon and the Earth - or fascinated by the inner life of cats.

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The Astronaut's Cat by Tohby Riddle is praised for its ability to educate young children on the environmental contrasts between the Moon and Earth. It is considered a delightful addition to early years' classrooms and home libraries.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760524944

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Tohby Riddle is a internationally award-winning author, illustrator and cartoonist based in Katoomba, NSW. He has written and illustrated many well-loved picture books and illustrated books (including Unforgotten, Nobody Owns the Moon and The Greatest Gatsby: a visual book of grammar); was the cartoonist for Good Weekend magazine for nearly ten years; and is a former editor of The School Magazine, a literary magazine for children. In 2018, one of the world's greatest living writers, Haruki Murakami, translated Tohby's book My Uncle's Donkey into Japanese, after discovering it in a Melbourne bookshop. His picture book Here Comes Stinkbug! was named a 2019 CBCA Honour Book, and his most recent book is the widely acclaimed Yahoo Creek: an Australian mystery.

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