The Mog Collection, 6 Books: Mog the Forgetful Cat / Mog in the Dark / Goodbye Mog / Mog & the Granny / Mog & the V.E.T / Mog's ABC

Mog the Forgetful Cat #1-2, 4, 7, 13-14

by Judith Kerr

Mog’s antics have entertained countless children ever since her first appearance in 1970, making this loveable, accident-prone cat one of the most enduringly popular characters in children’s books. The six paperback picture books contained in this gift set are:

Mog the Forgetful Cat
Mog and the V.E.T.
Mog and Granny
Mog in the Dark
Mog’s Amazing Birthday
Goodbye Mog
These wonderful stories are perfect for reading at bedtime and this collection is the perfect gift for Mog fans.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2007

About the author

Judith Kerr was a German-born British writer and illustrator who has created both enduring picture books such as the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came To Tea and acclaimed novels for older children such as the autobiographical When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit which give a child's-eye view of the Second World War.

Kerr was born in Berlin but left Germany with her parents and her brother, Michael, in 1933, soon after the Nazis first came to power. They were forced to leave as her father, noted drama critic, journalist and screenwriter Alfred Kerr, had openly criticised the Nazis,who burned his books shortly after the family had fled Germany. They travelled first to Switzerland and then on into France, before finally settling in Britain, where Kerr has lived ever since. She subsequently became a naturalised British citizen.

Reviews

[Maxine (Booklover Catlady) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m thrilled to be asked to be an ambassador of an international project to choose children’s books for various ages to be sent to remote schools and orphanages around the world. We are kicking off in the Philippines. Many of these children have not owned a book before so bringing the joy of books and helping with literacy means so much to me. I am in conversation with children’s book publishers and Authors.

So I’m on my journey of choosing books I think will be ideal. I can’t go past this series of books as they are absolute children’s classics. These are books that stand the test of time and will bring joy to many children. They have in years gone by, they do now and will in the future.

Simply put these are really spectacular books. Putting great writing, interesting story themes along with gorgeous illustrations and a very endearing cat you are on point.

I’ve loved this series for a long time and have always recommend these to play groups, reading groups, kindergartens and schools anywhere. These are definitely part of a winning selection to bless children in need. These will be loved by children anywhere and I know many an adult loves these too. I’m working my way through the series.

If you are a children’s book or YA Author (0-18) or Publisher and would like to help with this brilliant project please send me a message. I’d love to consider your book/books! They are specifically looking for books in English. You’d be helping make a huge difference. Book donations of even one book will make so many smiles. Photos of your book/s being enjoyed will be sent to you along with official thank yous!

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[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a wonderfully depicted animal. Mog beautifully demonstrates the inadvertent charm and hilarity of a pet, in all her little adventures. She’s the Forrest Gump of the animal kingdom, telling a story which she doesn’t really understand but even the youngest reader can work out from the illustrations, such as awakening the household during a burglary. There are I think about a dozen Mog books, and they’re all wonderful, but special mention must go to the one dealing with the inevitable end of Mog’s life. I say inevitable because although so many children’s characters are immortal (and often of a fixed age), any reader can tell that Mog is a real cat, and as as J.K. herself said, “real cats do die”. An honourable end to a charming series.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection is really lovely. My daughter would always choose Mog books if she saw them at the library so we got her this collection on her 4th birthday, and at 6 she still loves them, but now she can easily read them to herself. Mog is the much loved pet of the Thomas family, and Judith Kerr has a wonderful way of getting into the mind of this rather neurotic, hugely imaginative, and very loving and loyal cat. Our favourite book in this collection is surprisingly Goodbye Mog, where Mog dies. Although sad, it is far from morose, and the topics of death, the afterlife, grief, loss and moving on, are dealt with sensitively and beautifully.