Ginger

by Charlotte Voake

Ginger has the perfect cat life - fed, warm and cared for. You know, made to feel special. Until, that is, his life is turned upside-down by the arrival of a kitten.

Ginger's facial expressions (of disbelief, followed by reproach, followed by unutterable hurt) are superb. Simple and highly amusing, this award-winning book is a joy.

Publisher: Walker Books

Charlotte Voake

Born and raised in Wales, Charlotte says that book illustration is "the only thing I ever wanted to do." Skipping formal training in art, she studied art history at London University and worked at an art gallery before embarking on a freelance career in illustration. "I don't know that I'm a funny person," says author-illustrator Charlotte, "but it seems when I begin to draw that the characters change, and they take on this amusing and amused look." Indeed, her illustrations are widely loved for this very quality of gentle wit, not to mention their quiet observation, airy exuberance and utter charm.

Charlotte Voake