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