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The classic picture book about a magical cat from the beloved and iconic Judith Kerr.
This magical new book from the one and only Judith Kerr is brimming with her trademark warm humour and exquisitely imaginative artwork. Come on a wondrous journey with Katinka, a perfectly ordinary pussycat, with a not-quite-so-ordinary tail…

A classic-in-the-making from Judith Kerr OBE, recipient of the Booktrust Lifetime Acveivement Award and creator of the iconic Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, this delightful story is the perfect gift for boys and girls of all ages.

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This new book from the creator of The Tiger Who Came To Tea takes young readers on an unforgettable journey with Katinka, an ordinary pussycat with an extraordinary tail. Kerr's popularity is especially high following a BBC documentary and exhibited work in the V&A Museum of Childhood.

Author Biography

Judith Kerr OBE was born in Berlin. Her family left Germany in 1933 to escape the rising Nazi party, and came to England. She studied at the Central School of Art and later worked as a scriptwriter for the BBC. Judith married the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale in 1954. She left the BBC to look after their two children, who inspired her first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Published in 1968 and never out of print in the fifty years since, it has become a much-loved classic and perennial bestseller. Her second book was Mog the Forgetful Cat, which was published in 1970 and has also gone on to become a beloved classic, with Mog appearing in a further 17 adventures in the years since. Judith was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and in 2019 was named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards. Judith died in May 2019 at the age of 95, and her stories continue to entertain and delight generations of children.

Review

"Beautiful drawings, precise language: Katinka's tale has all the magic we have come to expect of Kerr." The Times, Children's Book of the Week"…a beautiful, funny, warm and tender picture book, which takes a joyous and magical twist at the end. We're in the presence of a true master of her art here…" Booktrust"Wonderful illustrations and the sprinkling of golden magic make this a book to treasure." Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids – Books of the Year 2017"Kerr is one of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter."
The Times"It's no surprise Judith's work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless." Michael ForemanPraise for The Tiger Who Came to Tea:'A modern classic.' The Independent.'This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.' Junior MagazinePraise for Mog the Forgetful Cat:'Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!' Choice Magazine

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The classic illustrated children's book from the author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea

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The classic picture book about a magical cat from the beloved and iconic Judith Kerr. This magical new book from the one and only Judith Kerr is brimming with her trademark warm humour and exquisitely imaginative artwork. Come on a wondrous journey with Katinka, a perfectly ordinary pussycat, with a not-quite-so-ordinary tail... A classic-in-the-making from Judith Kerr OBE, recipient of the Booktrust Lifetime Acveivement Award and creator of the iconic Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, this delightful story is the perfect gift for boys and girls of all ages.

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Kerr is one of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter." The Times "It's no surprise Judith's work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless." Michael Foreman Praise for The Tiger Who Came to Tea: 'Near perfection of form is embellished by clear, expressive illustrations. The pace is exactly right, the resolution totally satisfying.' Dorothy Butler, Babies Need Books. 'A modern classic.' The Independent. 'This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.' Junior Magazine Praise for Mog the Forgetful Cat: 'Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!' Choice Magazine Praise for Goodbye Mog: 'Kerr's warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic.' Financial Times 'Believable, amusing and moving.' Nursery World 'A supremely sensitive story.' The Times Praise for One Night in the Zoo: 'Lovely... uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.' Daily Telegraph

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The classic illustrated children's book from the author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea

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The classic illustrated children's book from the author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea * Judith Kerr was one of the best-loved children's authors of the twentieth century. She was awarded an OBE in 2012, awarded the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement award in 2016, and named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2019. * Judith Kerr is well loved for her classic picture book 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' which has sold over two million copies. * 'Mog The Forgetful Cat' was published in 1970. Mog has remained a favourite ever since and in 2020 HarperCollins celebrated fifty years since her first appearance. * Mog starred in the Sainsbury's Christmas commercial in 2015, raising funds for Save the Children, and the accompanying book 'Mog's Christmas Calamity' was overall number one in the charts. * Judith Kerr's books about Mog, the loveable, accident-prone cat, have entertained countless children for almost fifty years and sold over four million copies worldwide. * Judith Kerr's first novel, 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit', won the prestigious Jugendbuchpreis in Germany and has sold over 500,000 copies. * HarperCollins Children's Books are proud to be Judith Kerr's sole publisher. Competition: The Gruffalo;We're Going on a Bear Hunt;The Very Hungry Caterpillar;Peter Rabbit;The Snowman. Julia Donaldson;Michael Rosen;Eric Carle;Dr. Seuss;Beatrix Potter;Raymond Briggs

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The classic picture book about a magical cat from the beloved and iconic Judith Kerr. This magical new book from the one and only Judith Kerr is brimming with her trademark warm humour and exquisitely imaginative artwork. Come on a wondrous journey with Katinka, a perfectly ordinary pussycat, with a not-quite-so-ordinary tail... A classic-in-the-making from Judith Kerr OBE, recipient of the Booktrust Lifetime Acveivement Award and creator of the iconic Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, this delightful story is the perfect gift for boys and girls of all ages. Gold title * Judith Kerr was one of the best-loved children's authors of the twentieth century. She was awarded an OBE in 2012, awarded the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement award in 2016, and named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2019. * Judith Kerr is well loved for her classic picture book 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' which has sold over two million copies. * 'Mog The Forgetful Cat' was published in 1970. Mog has remained a favourite ever since and in 2020 HarperCollins celebrated fifty years since her first appearance. * Mog starred in the Sainsbury's Christmas commercial in 2015, raising funds for Save the Children, and the accompanying book 'Mog's Christmas Calamity' was overall number one in the charts. * Judith Kerr's books about Mog, the loveable, accident-prone cat, have entertained countless children for almost fifty years and sold over four million copies worldwide. * Judith Kerr's first novel, 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit', won the prestigious Jugendbuchpreis in Germany and has sold over 500,000 copies. * HarperCollins Children's Books are proud to be Judith Kerr's sole publisher. Competition: The Gruffalo;We're Going on a Bear Hunt;The Very Hungry Caterpillar;Peter Rabbit;The Snowman. Julia Donaldson;Michael Rosen;Eric Carle;Dr. Seuss;Beatrix Potter;Raymond Briggs

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