A cat's curiosity lands him in a tight spot. Catkin slithers through the grass, creeps by the pond, and explores a rock pile. Along the way he follows the sounds of animals and insects. "Kerik-Kerik." Catkin sees something shiny and small in the thick grass. Catkin hops—but the cricket gets away. "Garrump. Garrump." Catkin sees something green and spotted. Catkin leaps—but the frog hops into the water. When Catkin hears a rustling by the tree, he climbs up to the highest branch to investigate. But it's a long, long way back down to the ground. "Meeeow. Meeeow." Now who will hear Catkin and rescue him? Author Janet Lord's simple, satisfying story of a mischievous cat features cheerful animal sounds and an entertaining seek-and-find element, all richly portrayed in Julie Paschkis's gorgeous illustrations that celebrate the patterns and shapes founds in nature.

Catkin is a tiny cat given by the Wise Woman to protect the human child Carrie. One day Carrie is taken under the hill by the Little People. Sent to bring her back, Catkin finds his courage and cleverness tested to the full.

Domenico Scarlatti, the great Italian composer, enjoys his cat's company when he plays harpsichord. Little does he know, his cat, Pulcinella also dreams of composing her own music! One day, while chasing a mouse, she tumbles onto the harpsichord. Suddenly, she can't resist the urge to play. When she begins to play, Scarlatti's eyes widen?

Where do acorns come from? How do acorns grow into trees? What is a catkin? Discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn how different species are born, grow up and reproduce with this stunning series. Packed with amazing photographs of every stage, labelled diagrams to explain growth and development, fascinating facts and discussion points for further learning.

After the death of one of his seven cats, an old man finds how much he misses his cat as he goes about the activities of each day.

In MY CAT IS FAT, a little boy loves (and loses) his fat cat. Come along and help him look for his fat cat and encounter a sad dog, a stinky skunk and more animal friends along the way. Perfect for toddlers, preschool and beginning readers, this funny little book is for lovers of fat cats everywhere.

It's a dull, rainy spring day in Fairy Land. There's only one thing that will brighten things up - Mimi and her friends need to paint a rainbow. But the magic paintbrushes are missing! With a sprinkling of magic, maybe Catkin the fairy kitten will be able to help...The first title in a brand new series of fairies and friendship. With a removable pop-up fairy and animal in each book, plus gorgeous glittery covers, it's the perfect series to collect. You'll want them all!