The Skeleton and the Cat

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About the author

Brandon James Scott is an award-winning Canadian artist who works in animation and illustrates books. He is the illustrator of over 10 picture books, including The Dog Who Wanted to Fly, a Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens of 2018, and A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish, which was selected for the 2024 Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Exhibition. He is also an Emmy Award–nominated creator of the Canadian preschool television series Justin Time and is an animation director with over ten years’ experience in the animation industry. The Skeleton and the Cat is based on his original Dead Cat art series, which has garnered wide attention on social media. Brandon lives with his family in Toronto, Canada.

Summary

A humorous and touching tale of the unexpected friendship that blossoms between a peaceful skeleton and a persistent cat. Told in five short and charming stories that will remind you of Frog and Toad.

Skeleton lives alone in lonesome bliss. She reads books, drinks tea, and tends to her garden. it's simple and peaceful. Until, one day, a cat knocks on Skeleton's door...

"Can I come in?" asks the Cat.

Readers and cat lovers of all ages will adore this surprising duo who is sure to convince you that skeletons are gardeners, cats tell good-ish jokes, and, together, they make the best of friends.

Product details

• Authors: Brandon James Scott
• Assisted by: Brandon James Scott (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 10.06.2026
• EAN: 9780063455887
• ISBN: 978-0-06-345588-7
• No. of pages: 64
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats, Holidays & seasonal interest, Hallowe’en, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural, Hallowe'en, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Cats, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween, JUVENILE FICTION: Paranormal, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Hallowe’en / Halloween