Tabby McTat: 1
£4.00£7.99 (-50%)
The heart-warming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.
“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?
- Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
- 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 Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
- Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Praise for Tabby McTat:
‘Absolutely purr-fect’ The Times
‘Scheffler’s detailed drawings have an optimistic allure and Donaldson’s soothing rhymes make this perfect for bedtime’ Daily Telegraph
‘It has the same old fashioned, long-lasting magic as Mary Poppins; and it’s also absolutely accurate about the real nature of cats’ The Times
‘Donaldson’s lovely bounding rhymes make Tabby McTat a pleasure to read out loud to children of three or four and up. Scheffler’s richly detailed illustrations are warm and witty’ FT
‘Donaldson’s rhythmic text carries the reader through this urban fairytale of friendship, singing – and kittens’ Yorkshire Post
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Additional information
| Publisher | Alison Green Books, 1st edition (7 July 2016) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 32 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1407170708 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1407170701 |
| Reading age | 2 – 5 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 27.9 x 0.4 x 22.5 cm |
by Laura
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We purchased this book ahead of the Christmas ‘23 BBC release of this story.
I wasn’t so sure that my 2 year old daughter would’ve liked this one as much as some of Julia Donaldson’s other titles, but I was wrong. I thought at first that the story was a little too long to hold her attention, or that the story may have been a bit less captivating or vibrant as her other imaginings, but soon after one or two read throughs, it’s become much more popular. I guess cats and making ‘meow’ noises are always going to be entertaining for a toddler. There’s also a recurring song throughout the story that we created a little tune to go with, and that’s something she waits eagerly for each time we turn the page.
This setting is different to many of her other books, being based in a modern day London and it’s nice to see a city life in classic Scheffler charm. I would say that some of the illustrations are very busy and full of things that even I hadn’t noticed until after multiple readings, and I think this definitely leads to a little attention blindness for a young toddler. But this is only a minor thing, and they are undeniably beautiful drawings. I’m sure as she grows up with this story, my daughter will enjoy discovering more and more little details hidden on every page (find the hidden gruffalo!)
I really like the rhymes and verse structure on this one. It has a really nice rhythm to it but with little quirks that make it fun to read out loud.
We bought the paperback version for a change, and it’s a good size, nice and big to help display some of the double page spread illustrations. The pages aren’t too thin either, making it a little harder for those clumsy toddler hands to accidentally tear.
by Laura
Not my personal Donaldson/Scheffler book but still great and my son enjoys it which is what matters most!
by AliC
Grandson really loves the story
by Courtney @7oaksreno
Nephew loves these books.
by T. Hodder
Perfect book for a toddler! We absolutely love this book and read it over and over again!
by Mrs A Thompson
Great story with great pictures. Loved by all
by EMac
I bought this for my (then three year old); it has since become one of his favourite books. This arrived in very good time and in perfect condition.
by James D.
Daughters B-Day she loves the Julia Donaldson books