Dave Pigeon: Kittens! by Swapna Haddow - Children's Fiction Ages 5-8 - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780571380190. Publisher: Faber & Faber. Age Range: 5-8 years. Overview:. Dave Pigeon: Kittens! is the fifth laugh-out-loud instalment in Swapna Haddow's bestselling Dave Pigeon series, illustrated throughout by Sheena Dempsey. Dave and his loyal sidekick Skipper are minding their own business in the garden shed when Mean Cat starts behaving very strangely - and multiplying! A litter of adorable kittens turns their world upside down, delivering fast-paced comedy, warmth, and a story about doing the right thing when it matters most. Perfect for confident young readers aged five and up who love animal antics, silly banter, and a happy ending.. About the Book:. On the page, Dave Pigeon and Skipper discover that Mean Cat has had kittens, and suddenly the shed is overrun with tiny, mewling trouble. More cats means more pigeon problems, as far as Dave is concerned - "there are 6 cats and 7 pigeons," Skipper points out, "that's 6 cats too many," Dave grumbles. But when the kittens come under threat, Dave and Skipper must decide whether they're cold-hearted enough to leave them defenceless, especially the smallest kitten of the litter. What follows is a fast-moving narrative told through Dave and Skipper's brilliantly funny back-and-forth banter, full of slapstick set pieces and sharp one-liners that will have young readers giggling from page one. Sheena Dempsey's charming black-and-white illustrations appear throughout, amplifying every...