Hat Cat

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When Hat the cats doting human friend doesnt come home for a while, will a young visitor offer the lonely kitty a taste of freedom A gentle, touching story for cat lovers of all ages.

Ever since the old man found a little kitten under his hat, the two have been the best of friends. There are always plenty of kitty rubs and food and talk to go around. Every day, Hat watches as the old man goes outside to sit and feed the squirrels with nuts he places on top of his hat. But Hat the cat is not allowed to join him. What if Hat ran away, or chased the squirrels or worse Then, the old man leaves and does not come back the next day, or the one after that. When people come by to take care of Hat until the old man returns, will one little girl give Hat the chance hes been hoping for Troy Wilsons tender prose, along with Eve Coys charmingly detailed illustrations, bring readers a sweet story about companionship, love, and trust.

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Troy Wilson is the author of The Sinking of Captain Otter illustrated by Maria Chiodi, Little Red Reading Hood and the Misread Wolf illustrated by Ilaria Campana, Liam Takes a Stand illustrated by Josh Holinaty, and Dog vs. Ultra Dog illustrated by Clayton Hammer. He lives in Canada.

Eve Coy is a freelance illustrator and animator. She studied animation at Edinburgh Art School and went on to work as an animator and story artist. Eve embarked on a masters in Childrens Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. During this time she was twice highly commended in the Pan Macmillan prize. She is a resident artist at Prema Art Centre, and co-director of Paper & Clay Ltd. She is the creator of Looking After William and The Huffalots. Eve Coy lives in the Cotswolds, England.