Squishy McFluff: On with the Show

Description

'In a change to our scheduled programme tonight, I proudly present, for your joy and delight . . .' (in the glare of the bulbs, Ava tipped her tall hat) 'AMAZING AVA! AAAAAAND . . HER INVISIBLE CAT!' Ava and Squishy are going to see the circus, but when one of the acts doesn't turn up they must perform in his place! Another joyful, hilarious, instant classic of a tale for five year olds and upwards, stunningly illustrated by Ella Okstad.

Pip Jones lives in East London with her partner, her two daughters and a real invisible cat. She writes a lot. Pip won the inaugural Greenhouse Funny Prize in 2012 with Squishy McFluff: The Invisible Cat, her first book. She is the author of six other Squishy McFluff books, several picture books (including Daddy's Sandwich and The Chocolate Monster) and her new series Piggy Handsome. Ella Okstad returned to her native Norway after graduating where she now illustrates children's books. Squishy is her first imaginary cat. She has also illustrated Ballerina Dreams, Tiny Tantrum and Sophie Johnson: Unicorn Expert.

"A surefire hit." -- Guardian "Bound to ensure catisfaction." -- Independent "Cleverly bridging the gap between picture books and longer fiction, the lovable Squishy is certain to be a success with under-sevens." -- BookTrust PRAISE FOR SQUISHY MCFLUFF: THE INVISIBLE CAT! "Charming.... Children will giggle at Squishy's misadventures and want to read more. Rhyming text and simple, three-color illustrations make this a thumbs-up choice for early chapter readers." --School Library Journal "Readers will wish that they had a kitty to blame their misdeeds on when they've acted...naughty."--Kirkus Reviews "A punchy, rhyming escapade.... Norwegian artist Okstad's pink and teal graphics nicely highlight the mischievous goings-on."--Publishers Weekly "This playful early chapter book will attract emergent readers with its rhyming text, widely spaced lines, and sweet red-and-blue illustrations."--Booklist