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What to expect

A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.

A fun-filled look into the chaotic world of cats and all the crazy things they get up to when their owners aren’t looking!

In the dark of night, as their owners sleep, the cats of the city are all headed to one place: Catsby’s Great Circus! Step this way and see conjuring cats, felines that fly, Siamese that swing from above, and don’t miss the mighty PURRCULES CLAW. But with so much activity, it only takes one little mouse in the wrong place to put the whole circus in chaos…

This jaunty rhyming text from hugely popular, award-winning author, Peter Bently, with brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond, creator of the Mini Rabbit books, will have children laughing out loud!

Critics Review

  • Praise for Dogs in Disguise:

    ‘A rambunctious rhyming picture-book romp ideal for fans of the “Oi!” books, full of ingenious pooches and some truly outrageous rhymes (think schnauzers in trousers and shih-tzus doing ju-jitsu). Bond’s trademark wide, staring eyes and bright block colours perfectly complement Bently’s bouncing text.’ Guardian

    ‘This gleeful, absurd and beautifully drawn book should be on every Christmas list’ The Big Issue

    ‘Laugh-out-loud funny!’ The Independent

    ‘An extremely well-crafted and fun story time book that will have children asking for repeat reads again and again.’ BookTrust

    Praise for Mini Rabbit Not Lost by John Bond:

    “Mixes silliness with a Jon Klassen-like note of piquant peril . . . and an unexpected final twist make(s) for great appeal.” The Guardian

    ‘John Bond brilliantly captures the single-mindedness of small children…little readers will certainly want seconds.’
    The Observer

    “Adorable . . . a really sweet story with absolutely stunning illustrations” BookTrust

    Praise for Mini Rabbit Must Help by John Bond:

    “Lively colourful illustrations . . . A Charming and witty book” BookTrust

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