Tabby McTat [Paperback] [Jul 07, 2016] Scholastic

Love every book by this author & illustrator duo

"Tabby McTat" is a heartwarming story of loyalty, resilience, and the enduring bond between a busker and his beloved cat. 🐱🎶Tabby McTat, the busker's faithful feline companion, shares in his owner Fred's passion for music and performance. Together, they entertain crowds with their musical talents, forming a special connection that transcends words. But when Fred is injured and forced to leave Tabby McTat behind, the cat finds himself alone and adrift in the world.Tabby McTat is taken in by Sock and her humans, where he learns to adapt to his new surroundings and even starts a family of his own. Despite finding love and companionship with his new family, Tabby McTat can't shake the longing to be reunited with Fred, his loyal friend and musical partner.Meanwhile, Fred embarks on a new chapter in his life, exploring different avenues for his musical talents. But no matter where their separate journeys take them, both Tabby McTat and Fred can't help but wonder about each other and the bond they once shared.As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a tale of growth, resilience, and the power of love to overcome obstacles. Through Tabby McTat's journey of self-discovery and Fred's unwavering determination to find his friend, the story explores themes of friendship, family, and the importance of staying true to oneself.And just when it seems like all hope is lost, Tabby McTat's son, Samuel Sprat, emerges as the solution to their separation. With his keen instincts and playful spirit, Samuel Sprat brings Fred and Tabby McTat back together, forging a new partnership that is as harmonious as it is heartwarming.With its heartfelt narrative and captivating illustrations, the book is a story that will tug at the heartstrings of readers young and old. It's a reminder that no matter where life takes us, the bonds of friendship and love will always bring us back together in the end. 📚💖

Julia Donaldson strikes again with this fun book. My son collects all of her books and this one hasn’t disappointed either. The story is engaging and the pictures are fun and interactive as always. My son received this book for his birthday and was very happy! I completely recommend it!

I purchased this book to read to my grandkids who live in the UK. They had this book, but took it with them when they moved back their from Florida. I loved this book!! Now I read to them over the phone on FaceTime, and they like for me to have the books at my house, and to rad to them, and show them the pictures before they go to sleep. I remember Tabby McTat, and I missed the story. I had to purchase it again for myself, to read to them again.:) It's a fabulous book, very sweet, and a really good story. It's interesting for a five year old, or a nine year old, or a nana. It really nice to have a children's book that is so endearing...

Julia Donaldson is my daughter’s favorite author. Tabby McTat the Snail and Whale, And Zog are 3 of her favorite bed time reads! The rhyme is amazing and the stories are so clever! The art of Axel Schefler is equally engaging!

Rhyming makes this story flow. Sweet story of father son singing cats

We are huge fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in my house. We have about 10 of their books, but this is hands down my favorite. The pictures here are more detailed than in any of the other texts, and I love the diversity both in crowd scenes and in the main characters. The flow of the verse in this book is perfect, and it is a pretty long story with beautiful and complex but easily understandable language. My three year old has loved this book since he discovered it a year ago, and I've entranced kids kindergarten through fifth grade with it in my classroom. This should be a staple in child's home library.

Her books are favorites all my grands and mine, too. Stories are both fun and poignant. Illustrations are colorful and engaging. Highly recommend! Good for 3-6 yes.