The Black Cat
By Allan Ahlberg
Snowy sledging turns spooky when three skeletons’ black cat vanishes into their dark, dark cellar.
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What is The Black Cat about?
In a dark, dark street, there's a dark, dark house where three skeletons live. One snowy night, they go sledging—whee!—and crashing—bang! Their white bones vanish against the snow, but they can still see their black cat... until she disappears into their dark, dark cellar. Join the skeletons in this fun-filled, snowy adventure!
About the author
Allan Ahlberg is a much-loved British author who has written many fun and imaginative books for children. He is famous for stories like 'Peepo!' and 'Each Peach Pear Plum', which he often created with his wife, Janet. Allan’s books are known for their clever rhymes, gentle humour, and wonderful illustrations.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2004
First published
1990
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