All day long the baker's cat toils in the bakery and all night he is expected to catch the mice that run riot in the storeroom. If he doesn't catch any mice, the beastly baker tells him, he won't get any food. Too exhausted to chase after the cheeky rodents, the baker's cat becomes thin and sad and weepy, until the mice take pity on him and together they concoct a clever plan . . .
"Posy Simmonds delights as ever with a subversive story rich in humour and glorious in its bakery details." Guardian
"Anything by Posy Simmonds is a must for parents as well as children" Evening Standard
Creators
Posy Simmonds is the author of many books for adults and children, including Gemma Bovery, Lulu and the Flying Babies and Fred, the film of which was nominated for an Oscar. She has won international awards for her work, including the Grand Prix 2009 de la Critique Bande Dessiné for Tamara Drewe. Both Gemma Bovery and Tamara Drewe have been made into successful feature films. She lives in London.
Reviews
Posy Simmonds delights as ever with a subversive story rich in humour and glorious in its bakery details.
Guardian
Anything by Posy Simmonds is a must for parents as well as children.
Evening Standard
Children will adore the fussy detail and the hilarious dialogue.
The Economist
