The Story
"Funny, vibrant, and surprisingly tender--in short, everything a good friendship should be." - Kirkus (starred review)
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.
Author: Brandon James Scott
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 10.20h x 9.39w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780063455887
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2026
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
Publishers Weekly 05/25/2026
Booklist 07/01/2026
About the Author
Scott, Brandon James: -
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.
Description
"Funny, vibrant, and surprisingly tender--in short, everything a good friendship should be." - Kirkus (starred review)
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.
Author: Brandon James Scott
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 10.20h x 9.39w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780063455887
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2026
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
Publishers Weekly 05/25/2026
Booklist 07/01/2026
About the Author
Scott, Brandon James: -
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.
