Scaredy Cat

by Heather Gallagher

When Scaredy Cat goes missing, a little girl is forced to look high and low. (Readers might help her by spotting him hiding in each spread). A heart-warming tale about the bond between pets and their humans.

Paperback

First published May 1, 2018

About the author

Heather Gallagher is a children’s writer who lives by the sea in regional Victoria. She has a passion for quirky stories. Her first book, Ferret on the Loose, was published in 2013 and was recently listed on the Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge. Her picture book Happy Pants – Why is Mummy so sad? was published in 2014. It is a heartfelt story about a boy grappling with his Mum’s post-natal depression. She has just released her second picture book Scaredy Cat with New Frontier Publishing. It's about a little girl searching for her Scaredy Cat (readers can help her look in each spread).
Heather’s stories for children have also appeared in black dog books Short & Scary anthology and Explore magazine.

Reviews

[Dimity Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top marks for this latest picture book from Gallagher. Frollicksome fun, jolly rhyming verse, playful word play, enticing phraseology and a cheeky twist at the end earn full points for this tale that shouts about friendship and humanity (caring for pets and animals) in the most humorous and fetching ways.

Tortop's inspired illustrations set the scene, provide all the clues and are just so joyful, it's hard not to get stuck straight back in once you've reached the end. This is a fantastic example of a visual narrative working in close cahoots with verse that works. The results reflect on bravery and kindness in a supremely entertaining way. Loved it.

[Kaye Baillie · Rating 5 out of 5]

As soon as you open this colourful book, the scene is set for loads of adventure and fun as a little girl asks the question, 'Have you Seen my Scaredy Cat?' Every spread is a visual feast and kids will love searching for Scaredy Cat. The rhyme is terrific to read aloud. The little girl is a wonderful friend to her beloved pet. And the ending is so satisfying and heartfelt that the story begs to be read over and over. A wonderful addition to any home or classroom.

[Renée LaTulippe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is pure charm from cover to cover. Littlest readers will love searching for Scaredy Cat on every spread, listening to the jaunty rhymes, and joining in on the refrain. Adorable, colorful illustrations complete the package, as does the surprising twist at the end.

[Stef Gemmill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully rhymed story with a twist paired with illustrations that will amuse & delight early stage children.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ha! A twist in the tail or is that tale?

[Stephanie Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute story with a clever twist. Absolutely fabulous!