Synopses & Reviews
From the creator of GINGER, a comedy of errors for every mischievous kitten who has ever squirmed at the dinner table.Its suppertime! Can three rambunctious kittens meet the challenge of sitting through an entire meal without leaving the table a disaster zone? After one promising start, an accidentally spilled drink and flying peas spell reluctant defeat. But the next night Dad makes pizza - everyones favorite - and Mom declares an early victory. At last, a family meal together thats "absolutely perfect" . . . or is it?
Charlotte Voakes sprightly, expressive watercolors are the ideal complement to this comically familiar story, celebrating the daily mayhem of family mealtime.
About the Author
Charlotte Voake is a highly acclaimed author and illustrator of books for children, including GINGER, for which she won the 1997 Smarties Book Prize Gold Award. She illustrated ELSIE PIDDOCK SKIPS IN HER SLEEP by Eleanor Farjeon and has been short-listed four times for the prestigious Kurt Maschler Award in Britain. PIZZA KITTENS, says Charlotte Voake, is based on personal experience. "Good manners are not acquired overnight," she explains. "Just when you think things are going well, accidents happen. The secret is to keep trying!"