Pax the Christmas Cat
Age 6+
General Fiction
The story of a little girl and her beloved cat who goes missing at Christmas - written and illustrated by the author and illustrator behind international phenomenon We're Going on a Bear Hunt and endorsed by Big Issue, working to end poverty in the UK.
Originally published in Big Issue magazine as a short story this is now an irresistible clothbound stocking-filler gift book.
Walker Books will donate 50p from every copy sold to Big Issue.
Christmas is coming, and everyone seems happy behind their cosy front doors - except Evie’s family. Ever since Mum and Grandpa had their big argument, Mum has been sad and Grandpa has stopped coming round.
Then Evie’s beloved cat, Pax, runs away. Evie knows she won’t survive out there on her own. If only Grandpa was here! He would know what to do.
As Evie searches the streets for Pax, can she hope for not one miracle, but two?
Creators
Michael Rosen is one of the most popular authors for children; his bestselling titles published by Walker Books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Oh Dear, Look What I Got!, A Great Big Cuddle and Michael Rosen’s Sad Book. A popular radio broadcaster, distinguished critic and academic, and multi-award-winning poet, Michael was appointed the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and is now Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically-acclaimed illustrators of all time. She has won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal twice. Her many award-winning books for children include We’re Going On a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen; Farmer Duck, written by Martin Waddell and There’s Going to Be a Baby, written by John Burningham; as well as her classic board books for babies.
