Katerina the Cat and Other Tales from the Farm Award-winning author by Michael Morpurgo (author)

Take part in the heroic rescue of a fishing boat in trouble, meet a boy who makes an extraordinary discovery in the vegetable patch, and find out how a farm cat forms a very special connection with a young Ukrainian girl.

These three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child’s week on the farm.

From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child’s heart forever.

Our March 2024 Ages 5-6 Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for Age 5+ is Katerina the Cat & Other Tales from the Farm, written by the excellent Michael Morpurgo and illustrated in Guy Parker-Rees’ classic style. This charming story collection explores the wonder of the countryside and the animals that come with it, with three exciting stories for children to get lost in! From a heroic rescue of a fishing boat in trouble, an extraordinary discovery in a vegetable patch, and a particularly special farm cat – these stories are sure to delight young readers!

This collection of short stories is perfectly placed for children developing their reading ability, suited to either reading together or for moving towards more independent reading. Full of uplifting stories with themes of friendship and adventure, this is sure to capture a child’s imagination and encourage their love of reading.

Tasha - Book Club Editor, 0-6

Product Details

Catalogue number

191 in EU Primary January 2026

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780008451523

Publisher

HarperCollins

Date published

January 4th, 2024

Other details

160 pages

Condition

New

Author/Illustrator

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, weaving captivating stories full of drama and intensity that are coming to be regarded as true classics. Exploring the most profound subjects with a light yet powerful touch, his books tell unforgettable stories in simple, direct words.

Michael Morpurgo discovered his talent for writing while working as a teacher. “We had to read the children a story every day and my lot were bored by the book I was reading. I decided I had to do something and told them the kind of story I used to tell my kids – it was like a soap opera, and they focused on it. I could see there was magic in it for them, and realised there was magic in it for me.”

Living in Devon, listening to Mozart, and working with children have provided most of the stimulae Michael needs to discover and write his stories. He spends about half his life mucking out sheds with the children, feeding sheep or milking cows; the other half he spends dreaming up and writing stories. “For me, the greater part of writing is daydreaming, dreaming the dream of my story until it hatches out – the writing down of it I always find hard. But I love finishing it, then holding the book in my hand and sharing my dream with my readers.”