Squishy McFluff

Title: Squishy McFluff The Invisible Cat!

Series: Squishy McFluff

Author: Pip Jones

Illustrator: Ella Okstad

 

"This marvelous creature was fluffy and tiny,

As cute as a button, with eyes big and shiny,

A tail that swished proudly, first this way, then that.

A fabulous, friendly, invisible cat!"

This is the first book in the Squishy McFluff series.

Ava brings home Squishy McFluff, the invisible kitten which appeared in the garden. Her mum is happy to welcome this new family member, until Ava starts to blame Squishy for all her mischief. Her mum is not happy with the marks on the curtains, stains on the carpet, or sweaters that have unraveled. Will Squishy have to leave? Or will Great Grandad Bill talk some sense into Ava?

Join Ava and Squishy on their adventures, told in rhyming text and accompanied by adorable illustrations by Norwegian artist Ella Okstad.

This book won the inaugural Greenhouse Funny Prize.

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Dory Fantasmagory

Title: Dory Fantasmagory

Series: Dory Fantasmagory

Author and Illustrator: Abby Hanlon

This is the first book in the Dory Fantasmagory series.

Dory is the youngest in the family. She is sick of being called a baby, or RASCAL, by her older brother Luke and older sister Violet. If her siblings don't want to play with her, she will just have to play with Mary, who is always happy to play whatever games that Dory suggests. But no one can see Mary, except for Dory!

Author Abby Hanlon is a former 1st grade teacher. This book features plenty of humour and charming illustrations, bringing to life Dory, her imaginary friends and their adventures.

It was a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and Parent's Magazine. It won a Golden Kite Honor for Fiction and is an American Library Association Notable Book.

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