Mr Pusskins Best in Show
by Sam Lloyd
Reputed to be the grumpiest ginger cat around, Mr Pusskins is reluctant to agree with his young owner’s decision to enter him in a show.
However, when Mr Pusskins spots the fabulous trophy on offer he changes his mind, and is determined to win the Best-Looking Pet award. Inter-contestant rivalry finds him misdirected to the arena, and his speed and ingenuity in getting there result in a very dishevelled cat arriving for the judging. Fortunately, although he misses out on the prize for best looking pet, he is awarded an even more spectacular cup for top talent.
Lloyd’s typically funny, lively illustrations and simple text both entertain and offer young readers the reassurance that there is more than one way to succeed.
Publisher: Orchard Books
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Sam Lloyd
Originally from the north of England, Sam moved to Brighton to attend university and liked the city so much she decided to stay.
Sam's books include Happy Dog, Sad Dog, winner of the 2003 Sainsbury’s Baby Book Award and Mr Pusskins, winner of the Booktrust Pre-School Award 2006 and shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Award 2006 and the Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2006. Sam’s first title for Templar was Hello Dudley, winner of the Southampton Book Award, soon followed by Calm Down, Boris!, winner of the Richard and Judy Best Children’s Book for Christmas 2006, now a huge best-seller with over 500,000 copies sold worldwide.
Sam has worked voluntarily within schools and also enjoys painting murals and taking evening classes in life-drawing. Sam and her partner, Ian, have their own little boy, called Ozzie.
Photo: Templar
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