{"product_id":"the-skeleton-and-the-cat-9780063455887","title":"The Skeleton and the Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Funny, vibrant, and surprisingly tender--in short, everything a good friendship should be.\" - Kirkus (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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 \u003ci\u003eFrog and Toad.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkeleton 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Can I come in?\" asks the Cat.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brandon James Scott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 9.39w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063455887\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScott, Brandon James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrandon James Scott \u003c\/strong\u003eis an award-winning Canadian artist who works in animation and illustrates books.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eHe is the illustrator of over 10 picture books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Dog Who Wanted to Fly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ea Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids \u0026amp; Teens of 2018, and\u003cem\u003e A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewhich was\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eselected for the 2024 Society of Illustrators' Original Art Exhibition\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eHe is also an Emmy Award-nominated creator of the Canadian preschool television series \u003cem\u003eJustin Time \u003c\/em\u003eand is an\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eanimation director with over ten years' experience in the animation industry. \u003cem\u003eThe Skeleton and the Cat\u003c\/em\u003e is based on his original\u003cem\u003e Dead Cat\u003c\/em\u003e art series, which has garnered wide attention on social media. Brandon lives with his family in Toronto, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Brandon James Scott \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48641384939677,"sku":"9780063455887","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_0d7b5265-0d8a-4ab6-9e67-625fdfbb9394.jpg?v=1784108035","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-skeleton-and-the-cat-9780063455887","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}