The Catnapping Cat

by Judy Allen, Philip Giordano (Illustrator)

A rollicking romp of a tale by Whitbread Children's Book Award-winner, Judy Allen. "I've cast thousands of spells," said the witch to her cat. "I've flown twice around the world, and my battery's flat. I wonder what kind of place would be best. It's been a long day. I need a good rest." Join the long-suffering cat Matt and his witch on their search for the best bed in the world. A riotous, rhythmic tale that's great fun for reading aloud!

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2007

About the author

Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments was short-listed for the Whitbread Children's Novel Award.

Judy Allen, along with illustrator Tudor Humphries, created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal.

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

A tired witch wonders where it is best to bed down for the night in this rhyming picture-book from English author Judy Allen and Italian illustrator Philip Giordano. Ignoring her feline's good advice—"A bed is the best," said the witch's cat, Matt. / "It's cosy and warm, and you can't beat that."–she flies hither and yon, trying out all manner of sleeping arrangements, until she finally discovers that, in the end, there's no place like home (and one's own bed)...

An engaging little bedtime confection, The Catnapping Cat pairs a fun tale told in rhyme—one with plenty of silly sleeping suggestions on the witch's part—with cute and colorful artwork. Young listeners will enjoy being "in the know," realizing along with the witch's cat Matt that home and bed are best, and being led by each repetition of the feline's refrain to consider the appeal of their own comfy beds. Recommended to picture-book readers looking for some witchy fun, or for entertaining bedtime tales which lead readers and listeners on an adventure, only to return them to the familiarity of their own beds.

[Saidseni · Rating 2 out of 5]

The draws are nice and the text is probably very nice in its original language, I guess the translation to Portuguese wasn't brilliant.