I Was Made For You

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Cat was knitted by Mum out of the softest, fluffiest wool, and wrapped in shiny paper and a big, pink ribbon but why was he made When you are brand new, the world is full of questions, and if you are brave it can be full of answers too. Cat asks the wind, the stars and the trees for help, but it is only when he discovers love that he also finds his purpose.

Reviews

"A cozy gift for Christmas" * Kirkus *
"...the story will set children thinking about life and love." -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *
"Recommended for anyone who can identify with a protagonist utterly unravelling and wants to ponder on big questions." -- Mini Grey * BookTrust - Best Kids' Books of 2018 *
"Though simple on the surface, this story may spark questions and conversation about identity, second chances, and sense of purpose" * Publishers Weekly *
"It's a beautiful mix of words and pictures to create a tender and thoughtful tale which showcases Lucas's trademark blend of philosophy, myth and fairytale." * The School Librarian *

Author Bio

David Lucas was born in 1966 in Middlesborough, in the north of England. He grew up in Hackney, in East London, and studied illustration at the Royal College of Art. He lives and works in central London. David has been named one of the UK's ten Best New Illustrators, an initiative created by Booktrust to recognise the best rising talent in the field of illustration today.