The Cat who Wasn't There

This touching chapter book explores themes of grief, healing, and creativity through the eyes of Vincent, a young boy mourning the loss of his cat, Snow. When a new cat, Skitter, comes into his life and then goes missing, Vincent embarks on a journey that helps him process his sadness and rediscover his passion for painting. It's a gentle story that normalizes feelings of loss while offering a hopeful path forward, making it ideal for children aged 6-9. This book is part of a charming collection of stand-alone 'Cat tales' by Linda Newbery.

Purrfect tales about fab furry felines from celebrated author Linda Newbery 6years + Vincent loves painting, but recently, his pictures - and his life - have been missing something... So when Vincent sees a flash of white in his garden, he is overjoyed. Could it really be Snow, his beloved cat? But Snow died a year ago, and he sadly realizes that this new white cat is his neighbours' pet, Skitter. Haunted by sad dreams of Snow, Vincent doesn't feel like painting at all any more. He starts to feel better when he is asked to look after Skitter during his neighbours' holiday, but then disaster strikes when Skitter escapes! However, it's when Vincent sets out to track down the errant cat that he also discovers the secret to improving his paintings - new paintings - with just the right hint of purriness... Curl up with Cats tales, a charming collection of stand-alone stories, at turns magical, mysterious, comic and touching. Other titles by Linda Newbury Cat tales: Cat with two Names9780746096147£4.99 Cat tales: Rain Cat9780746097281£4.99 Cat tales: Smoke Cat9780746097298£4.99 Cat tales: Shop Cat9780746097304£4.99 Cat tales: Ice Cat9780746097311£4.99 Cat tales: the Cat Who Wasn't there9780746097328£4.99 Polly's March 9780746060315 £5.99 Andie's Moon9780746073100£5.99