A Nine Night for Noxxy

Get ready to celebrate the life and times of Noxxy the cat in the most Jamaican way possible! Noxxy was the best cat Janae could ask for. She was playful, caring and had the softest fur ever! When Noxxy passes away, Janae doesn''t know how to be without her and nothing will make her feel better. However, after a big, warm hug from Granny and a tale of the traditional Jamaican nine night to remember the deceased and help their spirits move on, an idea starts to form . . . With help from family and friends, Janae is determined to put on the best nine night for Noxxy ever! But will the nine night make it easier for Janae be able to say goodbye to Noxxy? Featuring a lovely note to parents and carers from the award-winning Trish Cooke, this warm and heartfelt picture book tackles the tricky topic of pet death and grief with the vibrant Jamaican twist!

About the author

Mercedes Deacon is an author and editor who loves pulling from her black British Caribbean heritage in stories. Born and bred south Londoner, she enjoys blogging, making shea butter and basking in the sun with her cheeky cat, Luna.

Product details

• Authors: Mercedes Deacon
• Assisted by: Sayada Ramdial (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ladybird
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 6
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 06.08.2026
• EAN: 9780241759028
• ISBN: 978-0-241-75902-8
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 232 mm x 285 mm x 5 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Pets, Picture storybooks, Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Interest age: from c 3 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement, Pets (Children's / Teenage)