One Mad Cat and the Missing Book
$24.00
- Hardcover
64 pages
- Release Date
7 July 2026
Summary
Cat is mad – a lot (after all, she’s a cat). But when a friend needs her help to solve a mystery, she puts her irritation to the side…
Cat’s friend Hedgehog has lost his favorite book. Unfortunately for Cat, searching for her friend’s book means navigating annoying messes, smells, and crowds as she hunts for clues. When a particularly sticky clue (yuck!) leads her to the book at last (it was in Hedgehog’s locker all along?), Cat is mad, but Hedgehog is thrilled—and th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781536239133 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1536239135 |
| Author: | Vicky Fang |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 7 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 160mm x 236mm |
| Series: | One Mad Cat |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
This early reader combines mystery and humor to show that friends can be grumpy but still want to help.
—School Library Journal
Cat’s frustration with everything from crumbs to crowds to bubblegum will provoke gleeful giggles from a sympathetic young audience… . A simple story line, dry humor, and an enjoyably cranky feline protagonist combine for a satisfying whodunit.
—Kirkus Reviews
This delightful early reader perfectly captures the humor and drama of a grumpy but lovable cat. With simple, accessible writing, the story is ideal for young readers just gaining confidence while still offering plenty of laughs along the way… . The colorful, adorable, and playful illustrations bring the story to life and add extra humor to every page. Animal lovers will especially enjoy this charming and relatable tale.
—Booklist
Written in straightforward prose, this early graphic reader contains an engaging variety of sentence lengths, offering both emerging and newly independent readers a satisfying story. Cheerful digital comics-style illustrations on pastel-hued backgrounds carry the mystery story line to its happy (if a bit maddening for Cat) solution.
—The Horn Book
The digital illustrations are humorous and engaging… . Cat’s general annoyance at the world is sure to spark giggles, leaving readers … eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Vicky Fang
Vicky Fang is the author-illustrator of the Ava Lin series and the Friendbots books. She is also the author of the Layla and the Bots chapter book series, the I Can Code board book series, and the picture book Invent-a-Pet. A former product designer, she now writes and illustrates children’s books full-time. Vicky Fang lives in California.
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