Description: From the funniest voice in young fiction today, the latest in this charming series of rhyming tales for ages 5+ Ava and her invisible cat perform at the circus!
'In a change to our scheduledprogramme tonight,
I proudly present,
for your joy and delight . . .'
(in the glare of the bulbs, Ava tipped her tall hat)
'AMAZING AVA! AAAAAAND . . .
HER INVISIBLE CAT!' Ava and Squishy are going to see the circus, but when one of the acts doesn't turn up they must perform in his place! Another joyful, hilarious, instant classic of a tale for five year olds and upwards, stunningly illustrated by Ella Okstad.
Brief description: Pip Jones lives in East London with her partner, her two daughters and a real invisible cat. She writes a lot. Pip won the inaugural Greenhouse Funny Prize in 2012 with Squishy McFluff: The Invisible Cat, her first book. She is the author of six other Squishy McFluff books, several picture books (including Daddy's Sandwich and The Chocolate Monster) and her new series Piggy Handsome.
Review Quotes: PRAISE FOR SQUISHY MCFLUFF: THE INVISIBLE CAT!
"Charming.... Children will giggle at Squishy's misadventures and want to read more. Rhyming text and simple, three-color illustrations make this a thumbs-up choice for early chapter readers."--School Library Journal "Readers will wish that they had a kitty to blame their misdeeds on when they've acted...naughty."--Kirkus Reviews "A punchy, rhyming escapade.... Norwegian artist Okstad's pink and teal graphics nicely highlight the mischievous goings-on."--Publishers Weekly "This playful early chapter book will attract emergent readers with its rhyming text, widely spaced lines, and sweet red-and-blue illustrations."--Booklist