by Sally Anne Garland (Author), Sally Anne Garland (Illustrator)
When a family moves into a big, old house, it feels strange and unfamiliar to the kids - a bit spooky even! They soon discover a black cat is already living there, and it is spooked by the new owners. As they unpack and settle into their new home, the family decides to not disturb the cat and to pretend that they don't see it padding around from room to room. Will the family and their spooky housemate ever feel at home? This story about life changes and being patient in new situations is perfect year round, and especially at Halloween.
Praise for Sally Anne Garland's books:
Nook
"A sensitive character study with feelings that run deep."
‒Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The Moon Seed
"A quietly spectacular picture book, reimagining the journey of
a seed aboard Apollo 14."
‒The Guardian The Chalk Garden
"A lush, joyful picture book, full of growth, colour and creativity."
‒The GuardianAuthor Biography
Sally Anne Garland grew up in a small town called Alness in the Highlands of Scotland. According to her parents, her first really good drawing, at the age of four, was a large mural in crayon on the sitting-room wall. She went on to study Illustration and Graphic Design at Edinburgh College of Art before settling in Glasgow, where she lives with her partner and their son. When she's not drawing or writing stories, she has fun reading books, watching movies, and going on walks.
Number of Pages: 34
Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.1 x 10.1 IN
Publication Date: August 01, 2025
