Nick Sharratt’s fabulously funny debut novel is now available in paperback. 

The Cat and the King tells the story of a gentle, unworldly King and his very clever cat, and is illustrated throughout in two colours with Nick’s irresistible wit and humour.

The cat and the King must find a new home after their castle burns down in an Unfortunate Incident with a dragon.

They choose Number 37 Castle Close, and the cat introduces the King to all sorts of new experiences, from washing-up to shopping.

Then danger looms when the pesky, fire-breathing dragon makes its return.

• Nick Sharratt is the fabulously talented author and illustrator of bestselling hilarious picture books such as 
  • Ketchup on Your Cornflakes
  • Don’t Put Your Finger in the Jelly, Nellie
  • Moo-cow, Kung-fu-cow
• this is Nick Sharratt’s first chapter book EVER! 
• illustrated throughout in two-colour
• easy to read text – perfect for children learning to read

 

PRAISE FOR THE CAT AND THE KING:

“A majestic treat”, Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week 2016

“Nick Sharratt’s debut novel is an entertaining mix of familiar experience and fairy-tale fantasy underscored by a thread of anarchic humour. This is a beautifully-presented storybook, in which the fabulous illustrations are as integral as the text, and will appeal to adults as well as independent readers.” – BookTrust

 

PRAISE FOR THE SECOND BOOK, NICE WORK FOR THE CAT AND THE KING

In this second book about the long-suffering, loyal cat and the well-meaning but somewhat ineffectual King, there are plenty of laughs and brilliant illustrative detail (the department store is particularly lovely) from Nick Sharratt, whose recognisable illustration is such a favourite with children.

A heavily illustrated short novel for early readers, it’s a perfect book for younger ones that want something a bit longer than a picture book but still love silly humour and a great, well-written concept. – BookTrust