Old Possum's Cats Series

It was Mungojerrie! and Rumpelteazer!' - And there's nothing at all to be done about that!

Join the cat-burglars Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer in the fifth picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's cats, as they steal meat from the oven and pearls from the drawers.

Macavity

by T. S. Eliot

Published 29 April 2014

'Macavity' (the mystery cat!) is one of the best-loved poems from T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats - the inspiration for Cats: The Musical - beloved by generations of children and their parents.

Now, Macavity is given a new life in this stunning picture book with illustrations from Arthur Robins that perfectly convey all the wit and humour of Eliot's creation.

Skimbleshanks

by T. S. Eliot

Published 5 November 2015

A wonderful new picture book version of one of T. S. Eliot's most popular cat poems from a timeless magical partnership.

We must find him or the train can't start!

All aboard as Skimbleshanks, the Railway Cat, stars in the third picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's cats, set on the Night Mail train where Skimble won't let anything go wrong.

To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and Spot.

'Beautifully illustrated to bring the poem to life.' Independent

'A fabulous way to introduce young readers to poetry.' Huffington Post

Macavity'S Not There!

by T. S. Eliot

Published 7 July 2016

Beautifully illustrated by Arthur Robins and with an appeal extending beyond Eliot fans, Macavity's Not There! will sit alongside classic lift-the-flap books such as 'Where's Spot?' and 'Dear Zoo'.

Mr. Mistoffelees

by T. S. Eliot

Published September 1990

Was there ever A cat so clever As magical Mr. Mistoffelees! Following Arthur Robins' critically acclaimed picture book of Macavity, he turns his attentions to the magical Mr. Mistoffelees with delightfully hilarious results. Perfect for ages 3+, children (and parents) will love reading aloud about the Original Conjuring Cat. A highlight of our new picture book list. Reviews for Macavity (already sold 10k copies and reprinted since March): "Arthur Robins' witty and robust illustrations bring Macavity up to date, delighting a new generation of readers". (Guardian). "And it is (Arthur Robins') illustrations that make Eliot's superb poetry accessible for younger children. Ideal for reading aloud, the meaning is clear even where the vocabulary is sophisticated. The colourful and cartoon - like drawings have plenty of detail and added humour". (Scotsman).

Jellicle Cats

by T. S. Eliot

Published 31 January 2017

Jellicle Cats come one and all.
Jellicles come to the Jellicle Ball.

Join the Jellicle Cats under the Jellicle Moon in the forth picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's cats, as they dance the night away.

To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and Spot.

Cat Morgan

by T. S. Eliot

Published 5 March 2019

I once was a Pirate what sailed the 'igh seas-
But now I've retired as a com-mission-aire:
And that's how you find me a-takin' my ease
And keepin' the door in a Bloomsbury Square.

Join Cat Morgan, the swashbuckling pirate as he sails the Barbary Coast in this sixth picture book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot's Old Possum Cats.

Jennyanydots

by T. S. Eliot

Published 3 March 2020

I have a Gumbie Cat in mind, her name is Jennyanydots.
Her coat is of the tabby kind, with tiger stripes and leopard spots.
All day she sits upon the stair or on the steps or on the mat:
She sits and sits and sits and sits - and that's what makes a Gumbie Cat!

But the Old Gumbie Cat gets busy at the end of the day, teaching and cooking, and getting the mice, cockroaches and beetles organised!

The sixth gorgeous Cats picture book with lively and colourful illustrations by Arthur Robins.