Toby's cat, Jack, is THE best cat EVER. But Jack is getting old, and Toby will miss his furry best friend terribly when he's gone. Then Toby meets a crazy cat called Humphrey. In this charming and beautifully illustrated picture book Rebecca Elliott addresses the difficult subject of a child's first experience of the death of a pet with warmth, sensitivity and well placed humour. Awards: 2012 - DOLLY GRAY CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARD - WINNER 2011 JUNIOR MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARDS Most Promising New Talent - SHORTLISTED 2011 NASEN AWARDS (National Association of Special Education Needs) Inclusive Children's Book of the Year - SHORTLISTED 2011 NURSERY WORLD AWARDS Three to Fives New Launch - FINALIST 2010-11 PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE Children's Book of the Year - FINALIST 2012 - KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL - LONG LIST

A beautifully illustrated story about elderly cats, young cats, and helping children overcome the death of a pet

About the Author
Rebecca Elliott is an author-illustrator who has won several awards andbeen nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Her children, Toby, Clemmieand Benjy, often star in her books. Her website is www.rebeccaelliott.com

Reviews
"For those of us who know what it's like to love and lose an animal member of the family, this book is so poignant, beautiful and ultimately hopeful." -- Clare Balding


Awards
Winner of DOLLY GRAY CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARD 2012 (UK). Runner-up for NURSERY WORLD AWARDS Three to Fives New Launch 2011 (UK) and 2010-11 PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE Children's Book of the Year 2011 (UK). Short-listed for JUNIOR MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARDS Most Promising New Talent 2011 (UK) and NASEN AWARDS (National Association of Special Education Needs) Inclusive Children's Book of the Year 2011 (UK). Long-listed for The CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals 2012 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9780745965789
Author Rebecca Elliott
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Lion Children's Books
Publisher SPCK Publishing