Grandpa's cat

Reformatted edition
On back cover: Not for individual sale
Summary: The family cat is missing and while Grandma insists that it will turn up, Grandpa is determined to find his precious moggy even if it means turning the house upside down

Kitten's first full moon

First board book edition
First published: 2004
Board book
Summary: When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it

Dogfight

Summary: Our hero is Claude D'Bonair, a young pilot in the cat air corp, keen to prove his worth to the older pilots and live up to the memory of his father. Will cats and dogs ever live in harmony again? Will Claude survive with his nine lives intact? In Book 1: Dogfight, Claude must fly a secret and dangerous mission deep into the heart of Dogz held territory to save the air corp's most famous dogfighter, Major Tom, who is being held prisoner in the Dogz castle HQ. If he fails it could spell cat-astrophe for the whole of katdom

Chester

1st pbk. ed
Red overwriting by Chester the cat
Summary: Chester the cat gets hold of a red marker and completely alters the 'real' book Melanie Watt is trying to write about a family of mice

Little Beauty

A very special gorilla is taught a very special skill: sign language. He appears to have everything he needs, but one day he signs that he is sad and needs a friend. His keepers bring him a tiny cat called Beauty and the two of them become inseparable.

I am Doodle Cat

Cover title
New Zealand illustrator
Summary: I am Doddle Cat, one very proud drawing. I'm red like a really ripe tomato, see? Sometimes I find it hard to choose between dancing and clawing the rug so I just have to do both at the same time. I make long lists of the things I love because it's important to remember what makes you happy. I'll help you spot the magic in silliness and the greatness in pretty much everything. Also, my best friend is a pangolin. Let's be pals. (Back cover)

Wobbling Whiskers

Summary: Mice are not scared,' said Big Mouse. 'Mice are big and brave like me.' And Big Mouse puffed himself up so much, he nearly popped out of his skin. But when Big Mouse peeped out of the hole, he saw a fat, furry tail and claws on paws... (Back cover)
Audio Disc included.

The night world

First edition
Summary: Sylvie the cat persuades her boy to go into the darkness very late at night, where they are greeted by the shadows of roses and other flowers, and by nocturnal animals who whisper, 'it's almost here

Carbonel

Summary: When Rosemary buys an old broomstick and a black cat at the market, she has no idea that the broomstick is a witch's broomstick, and that the cat is a magical royal cat! Rosemary is determined to help Carbonel return to his kingdom, but first Rosemary and her friend John must find a way to undo the wicked witch's spell

Suz and the honey bee adventure

Book Sixteen

When a black kitten arrives at the Rescued Cats’ Centre she is given the name Suz. As Suz grows up, it becomes clear a mistake has been made for ‘she’ is, in fact, a ‘he’. One day, a bee goes buzzing by and Suz, being a curious kind of cat, decides to follow him on an exciting adventure.copied from http://rescuedcatsadventures.com/

Tiddles' and Oscar's learning adventure

Book Fifteen

When Tiddles first comes to the Rescued Cats’ Centre she is underweight and highly strung. Despite the best of food and veterinary care, Tiddles remains small even as an adult. Highly nervous, she avoids other cats and prefers her own company. On the other hand, Oscar is only a tiny kitten when he is found in a plastic bag thrown in a rubbish bin. He is rescued and hand raised by Police Officer, Debi Leahy, and grows to become a strong, confident, bully-boy cat. When Oscar visits the Rescued Cats’ Centre, Tiddles becomes a target of his teasing.
The story raises the issue of bullying, and how it affects others. The book may be used with young children, as a tool to promote discussion on a difficult topic.
copied from http://rescuedcatsadventures.com/

Nelson's exciting ocean adventure

Book  Seventeen

A runaway cat is a regular visitor to the SPCA in Nelson. Although placed in good homes, he is not able to settle and is soon back at the SPCA. Chrissy and Richard from the Rescued Cats’ Centre are on holiday in Nelson when they hear a radio plea from the SPCA asking for help to find homes for animals. They meet the runaway cat and a bond is formed. They name the cat, Nelson after his home town. Before he can return home to the Rescued Cats’ Centre in Auckland, Nelson must first travel across the Cook Strait and experience an exciting ocean adventure.
copied from http://rescuedcatsadventures.com/

Squeakie and Bree's secret gardening adventure

Book Eighteen

Squeakie is an outdoor cat and loves to prowl in Richard’s vegetable garden. Bree, a boxer dog, lives next door with his owner, Gail. Gail has a pet called Bunny Bob. When Bunny Bob smells fresh carrots in the air he begs his friends, Squeakie and Bree, to find the garden and dig up some carrots for him to eat. Bree is delighted to help but Squeakie is not so sure. “That’s stealing isn’t it?” she asks.The book can be used as a discussion document with children in two ways. a) Behavioural – discussion re ‘helping’ ourselves to things that belong to someone else, the message being always ask the owner first if you may have some fruit, flowers or vegetables. b) Learning about gardening and linking the story to school gardening programmes.
copied from http://rescuedcatsadventures.com/

Squeak goes on a mystery adventure

Book Thirteen

When three little kittens came to stay at the Rescued Cats Centre, they were favourites with everyone. Squeak was the cutest kitten of all but she had one really bad habit. Squeak just wouldn’t listen.
Squeak’s story provides opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss two concepts with children – losing a pet and the importance of listening.
copied from http://rescuedcatsadventures.com/

White Chin goes on an outdoor adventure

Book Fourteen

White Chin is a cat that eats too much, is overweight and avoids exercise. A visit to the vet clinic makes it clear that things need to change. Once out- doors White Chin discovers there are lots of interesting things to do. In fact she is so busy she doesn’t have time to worry about overeating and she has fun.
This book is a useful tool to lead discussion into two areas:
1) The importance of healthy eating, regular exercise and sleep.
2) Exercising with a purpose or participating in sport. Many kinds of physical activity are helpful to keep us fit, healthy and happy.
copied from http://rescuedcatsadventures.com/ 

A castle full of cats

Other Title: Cats
First edition
Summary: The queen is devoted to her cats and they know they are loved, but when they try to win the king's affection, they drive him right out of the castle - at least for a while

Mr Muggs the library cat

Summary: Mr Muggs, the cat, has life well organised. He is allowed to live in the local library as long as he keeps the place free of rats. But Mr Muggs has a secret
New Zealand author

Esau the paw

Summary: Esau the Paw was a very cool cat. No cat was fluffier, be sure of that. But what happens when long-haired cats' coats get too matted to brush? Yep, they get clipped, much to Esau's embarrassment - and disgust

Blackie the fishter-cat

 Other Title: Blackie the fisher cat
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: After Nana dies, Grandpop returns to holiday at their favourite camping ground by the sea. He misses Nana, but one morning he discovers a hungry black cat on the step of his caravan. This is no ordinary cat, for every day Blackie follows Grandpop down to the river mouth to fish. A special bond quickly develops between them

Attack of the invisible cats

In this adventure...
The phanty-cats have escaped from the Phantom Zone and finding them won't be easy. These feline felons are invisible! The Space Canine Patrol Agents must rely on their snouts instead of their sight to catch these criminal kitties once and for all.