Description
Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Runaway Train, a famous steam train, the Red Rocket, is visiting Hallam City, but when it starts moving along the track with Pumpkin the kitten on board, Kitty must use her superpowers and race to catch the runaway train.
Girl by day, cat by night - ready for adventure!
About the Author
Before launching a successful writing career, Paula was a Primary school teacher. Her years teaching taught her what children like in stories and how they respond to humour and suspense. She went on to put her experience to good use, writing many successful stories for young readers. Jenny LAvlie is a Norwegian illustrator, designer, creative, foodie and bird enthusiast. She is fascinated by the strong bond between humans and animals and loves using bold colours and shapes in her work. Her picture book The Girls won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Illustrated Book of the Year 2019.
Reviews
Praise for Kitty series: Kitty and her friends are hugely appealing characters and this little story is full of useful, important lessons about friendship, bravery, and finding courage within yourself. It is a perfect book for little girls and boys confidently reading on their own. * Books for Keeps *
"Kitty is a relatable little girl whose night-time adventures feature a cast of lovely cat characters - adventurous Figaro, sophisticated Katsumi and curious Pixie. A gentle theme of friendship, bravery and being yourself also runs throughout." * Book Trust *
"Beautifully presented in a small format for little hands and densely illustrated in tones of grey and orange on almost every page, superhero Kitty's magical story is simply purrfect for both cat lovers and young adventurers. * Lancashire Post *
"This is a real page-turner with lots of fast-paced action. The black, white, and orange illustrations are beautifully drawn and full of life. I've no doubt this would be a big hit with any cat lover." * Children's Books Ireland *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192784155
Author Paula Harrison
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 185mm * 129mm * 10mm
Girl by day, cat by night - ready for adventure!
About the Author
Before launching a successful writing career, Paula was a Primary school teacher. Her years teaching taught her what children like in stories and how they respond to humour and suspense. She went on to put her experience to good use, writing many successful stories for young readers. Jenny LAvlie is a Norwegian illustrator, designer, creative, foodie and bird enthusiast. She is fascinated by the strong bond between humans and animals and loves using bold colours and shapes in her work. Her picture book The Girls won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Illustrated Book of the Year 2019.
Reviews
Praise for Kitty series: Kitty and her friends are hugely appealing characters and this little story is full of useful, important lessons about friendship, bravery, and finding courage within yourself. It is a perfect book for little girls and boys confidently reading on their own. * Books for Keeps *
"Kitty is a relatable little girl whose night-time adventures feature a cast of lovely cat characters - adventurous Figaro, sophisticated Katsumi and curious Pixie. A gentle theme of friendship, bravery and being yourself also runs throughout." * Book Trust *
"Beautifully presented in a small format for little hands and densely illustrated in tones of grey and orange on almost every page, superhero Kitty's magical story is simply purrfect for both cat lovers and young adventurers. * Lancashire Post *
"This is a real page-turner with lots of fast-paced action. The black, white, and orange illustrations are beautifully drawn and full of life. I've no doubt this would be a big hit with any cat lover." * Children's Books Ireland *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192784155
Author Paula Harrison
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 185mm * 129mm * 10mm
