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Oi Cat!
The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!
This absurdly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book is guaranteed to get children giggling!
From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog. *Over 1 million copies sold*
According to Frog ...
Cats sit on gnats,
Dogs sit on logs,
Alpacas sit on cream crackers,
Armadillos sit on pillows and
Chicks sit on bricks.
But wait! Cat doesn't like sitting on gnats, they keep biting his bottom! Will Frog and Dog help him change the rules?
'This animal rhyming silliness goes from strength to strength.' The Guardian
'Will have children in fits of giggles.' Parents in Touch
Can't get enough? Look out for : Oi Frog, Oi Dog, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Puppies
Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award , and been shortlisted for many more!
This absurdly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book is guaranteed to get children giggling!
From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog. *Over 1 million copies sold*
According to Frog ...
Cats sit on gnats,
Dogs sit on logs,
Alpacas sit on cream crackers,
Armadillos sit on pillows and
Chicks sit on bricks.
But wait! Cat doesn't like sitting on gnats, they keep biting his bottom! Will Frog and Dog help him change the rules?
'This animal rhyming silliness goes from strength to strength.' The Guardian
'Will have children in fits of giggles.' Parents in Touch
Can't get enough? Look out for : Oi Frog, Oi Dog, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Puppies
Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award , and been shortlisted for many more!
32 pages, Paperback
Published March 26, 2019
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Kes Gray
172 books124 followersKes Gray is a bestselling, multi award-winning author of more than 70 books for children. He eats Ideaflakes for breakfast, spreads silliness on his toast and lives in a place called Different. Kes was the second bestselling picture book author in 2018.
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July 22, 2020
Another fun instalment in the humorous rhyming adventures of Cat, Dog and Frog.
This time Cat isn't impressed with the latest seating arrangements (having been told that Cat sit on Gnats) only for Dog to throw in where should Kittens and Mogs sit.
You can probably guess where it goes from there...
These books are so tounge-twisty hilarious.
Each page has brilliant striking colours that help engage even the youngest of children, whilst the suprise lift up flap adds to the fun.
This time Cat isn't impressed with the latest seating arrangements (having been told that Cat sit on Gnats) only for Dog to throw in where should Kittens and Mogs sit.
You can probably guess where it goes from there...
These books are so tounge-twisty hilarious.
Each page has brilliant striking colours that help engage even the youngest of children, whilst the suprise lift up flap adds to the fun.
September 13, 2017
Another fun filled read with my daughters in the bookshop! You are never to old for this.
May 30, 2019
Hilariously funny, great story for old and young.
December 8, 2019
A great addition to the series and another favourite of my 7 year old. I'm nearly 32 and these books make me smile!
November 1, 2020
Plenty of fabulous rhyme ….. and slightly unfortunate for dog!
March 5, 2021
Fun book for young children
September 16, 2020
I would have loved this as a child! A really fun, colourful book. 'Oi Cat!' is part of a series which helps children engage with the characters' personalities. Fantastic rhyming practice, giving space for children to think about rhyming words on their own, and introducing more complex sounding words like 'gnat' by putting 'gnasty' and 'gnibbly' next to it to help phonetically. Also some more complex nouns of 'armadillo' and 'alpaca'. I think this is a great mix between introducing new words, rhyming practice and humour.
September 5, 2017
OK folks, you should know the drill by now... in this, much awaited by me, thrilling next instalment of the Oi! saga, Frog is now calling the shots (or the sits) and that smart aleck cat (here with the gnat nibbled posterior) gets its comeuppance - or does it? Some neat moves to avoid nominative determinism in this one. Nowhere near stale yet as a concept.
October 4, 2017
I love these books. The rhymes get crazier
August 20, 2019
“A very funny book”. Oi Cat – is a funny clever story full of animal-rhyming silliness. The illustrations are fantastic and fit the text purrrrfectly. A clever concept which guarantees lots of giggling!
April 13, 2018
When did children’s books become so Meta? Back in the day each Thomas the Tank Engine adventure was separate from the other as if they lived in their own episodic wildness, but not today. In this world of Nintendo Switches and online platforms the average adult is too scared to venture onto, we have metaphysical children books. Books that reflect back on previous outings in the series. If you are going to get the most out of ‘‘Oi Cat!’’, you best know about your ‘‘Oi Frog!’’ and ‘‘Oi Dog!’’ too.
When we last left the creatures of ‘‘Oi Frog and Friends’’ world they perched precariously on a selection of odd items. One unhappy customer of Frogs rhyming solution was Cat. This feline found itself having to sit on gnats and that is not a comfortable place to be. Therefore, Cat goes about looking for an alternative place to nestle, but Frog won’t let Cat off easily – you must follow the rules.
Both original outings by Kes Gray and Jim Field were examples of daft excellence. ‘‘Frog’’ and ‘‘Dog’’ are basically books about rhyming animals with silly things. The fun is in seeing Field’s illustrations as he shows a pony having to sit in macaroni etc. Things are little different in ‘‘Oi Cat!’’, but there is a twist. The rules that Frog makes everyone live by come to the fore. In this dictatorial landscape we find our hero, Cat. The book plays a little on gentle questioning of authority, but really it is still an excuse to have a load of animals doing silly things.
The combination of Gray’s writing and Field’s illustrations work wonderfully once again, no matter what Gray fires at Field, he can draw it. Fans of the series will love this outing as it is essentially more of the same, but delve a little deeper and it is playing with the lore of the world. Not many children’s books create a universe in which the characters inhabit, but Gray has achieved it. New readers to the books would be best tackling them in order as you will otherwise lose out on some of the in jokes and the bigger picture. Fans should grab this with abandon, they will especially love the ending.
When we last left the creatures of ‘‘Oi Frog and Friends’’ world they perched precariously on a selection of odd items. One unhappy customer of Frogs rhyming solution was Cat. This feline found itself having to sit on gnats and that is not a comfortable place to be. Therefore, Cat goes about looking for an alternative place to nestle, but Frog won’t let Cat off easily – you must follow the rules.
Both original outings by Kes Gray and Jim Field were examples of daft excellence. ‘‘Frog’’ and ‘‘Dog’’ are basically books about rhyming animals with silly things. The fun is in seeing Field’s illustrations as he shows a pony having to sit in macaroni etc. Things are little different in ‘‘Oi Cat!’’, but there is a twist. The rules that Frog makes everyone live by come to the fore. In this dictatorial landscape we find our hero, Cat. The book plays a little on gentle questioning of authority, but really it is still an excuse to have a load of animals doing silly things.
The combination of Gray’s writing and Field’s illustrations work wonderfully once again, no matter what Gray fires at Field, he can draw it. Fans of the series will love this outing as it is essentially more of the same, but delve a little deeper and it is playing with the lore of the world. Not many children’s books create a universe in which the characters inhabit, but Gray has achieved it. New readers to the books would be best tackling them in order as you will otherwise lose out on some of the in jokes and the bigger picture. Fans should grab this with abandon, they will especially love the ending.
September 30, 2022
The sequel to “Oi Dog”. Definitely read “Oi Dog” before this one.
I went to the library with by little boy and eagerly checked the system to see if any of Kes Gray’s books were in stock. My heart skipped a beat when I saw there were.
We found the isle and shelf where his books were. I saw “Oi Cat” pulled it off the shelf, held it in front of my boy and said we’re getting this one. I think I was more excited than he was.
At home, when we read it, we both laughed all the way through it. What a great follow up book to “Oi Dog!” I enjoyed it for 4 reasons:
FIRST - Continuing with the theme of the previous book, the rules of where animals can sit expand, bringing about a whole bunch of unlikely combinations. Artistically, I love the depictions of each one. Especially the Lark. We also get a glimpse into how Frog handles suits around where sitting options may come in short supply (E.g. shortage of clogs, see Hog section sub paragraph 1.2)
SECOND - Dog was quite inquisitive in “Oi Dog” about the changing rules. In this story he seems to have embraced the new orders and willingly shares examples and works to amend the rule designated for Cat. Dog’s enthusiasm is delightful to see.
THIRD - True to Frog’s intentions, there seems to be little care for how the rules affect others, but when proposals approach what Frog has deemed for frogs then topics are changed and redirection is quickly encouraged. Good example of being wary about those who eagerly set rules for others but desire to be an exception.
FOURTH - The wonderful ending of Dog’s enthusiasm, Frog’s delight in how the rules play out, and Cat’s apparent triumph over the feud between cats and dogs.
I recommend this book to everyone who wants a quick fun read.
I went to the library with by little boy and eagerly checked the system to see if any of Kes Gray’s books were in stock. My heart skipped a beat when I saw there were.
We found the isle and shelf where his books were. I saw “Oi Cat” pulled it off the shelf, held it in front of my boy and said we’re getting this one. I think I was more excited than he was.
At home, when we read it, we both laughed all the way through it. What a great follow up book to “Oi Dog!” I enjoyed it for 4 reasons:
FIRST - Continuing with the theme of the previous book, the rules of where animals can sit expand, bringing about a whole bunch of unlikely combinations. Artistically, I love the depictions of each one. Especially the Lark. We also get a glimpse into how Frog handles suits around where sitting options may come in short supply (E.g. shortage of clogs, see Hog section sub paragraph 1.2)
SECOND - Dog was quite inquisitive in “Oi Dog” about the changing rules. In this story he seems to have embraced the new orders and willingly shares examples and works to amend the rule designated for Cat. Dog’s enthusiasm is delightful to see.
THIRD - True to Frog’s intentions, there seems to be little care for how the rules affect others, but when proposals approach what Frog has deemed for frogs then topics are changed and redirection is quickly encouraged. Good example of being wary about those who eagerly set rules for others but desire to be an exception.
FOURTH - The wonderful ending of Dog’s enthusiasm, Frog’s delight in how the rules play out, and Cat’s apparent triumph over the feud between cats and dogs.
I recommend this book to everyone who wants a quick fun read.
February 18, 2022
Oi Cat! is another great book in the Oi Frog series. In this story cat decides he doesn't want to sit on gnats anymore so he tries to get dog and frog to change the rules.
This is a story that is loved by all of the children and adults as it's so fun to read, as are the rest of the series, but it can be a bit of a tongue twister to read! The children love seeing all of the different animals in the story and they find it funny to see all the places they end up sitting.
The way each animal only sits on a thing that rhymes with its name is very clever and it is great to help children understand the concept of rhyming and is good to get the children guessing some rhyming words themselves.
The illustrations are so colourful and eye catching that they keep the attention of even the children that aren't keen on stories. The children find it very amusing seeing where all the animals sit and they love looking at the pictures even if they're looking at the book by themselves without being read the story.
This is a fantastic book that we all enjoy, a very funny story that is well worth a read.
This is a story that is loved by all of the children and adults as it's so fun to read, as are the rest of the series, but it can be a bit of a tongue twister to read! The children love seeing all of the different animals in the story and they find it funny to see all the places they end up sitting.
The way each animal only sits on a thing that rhymes with its name is very clever and it is great to help children understand the concept of rhyming and is good to get the children guessing some rhyming words themselves.
The illustrations are so colourful and eye catching that they keep the attention of even the children that aren't keen on stories. The children find it very amusing seeing where all the animals sit and they love looking at the pictures even if they're looking at the book by themselves without being read the story.
This is a fantastic book that we all enjoy, a very funny story that is well worth a read.
April 19, 2025
Kes Gray's "Oi Cat!" is an absolute gem that combines humor and creativity in a way that captivates young readers. This delightful sequel to "Oi Dog!" is filled with wit and playful banter, making it a joy to read aloud. The premise is brilliantly funny—cats find themselves in a hilariously absurd predicament, leading to a series of unexpected twists that keep both kids and adults chuckling.
The humor is clever and whimsical, relying on puns and playful language that will have readers in stitches. Gray's knack for comedic timing shines through, ensuring that each page turn brings something new and silly. The colorful illustrations enhance the story, adding an extra layer of charm and hilarity.
"Oi Cat!" is not just a fun read; it's also a wonderful way to encourage imagination and laughter. This book is sure to become a bedtime favorite, leaving everyone smiling and eagerly anticipating the next adventure. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a laugh!
The humor is clever and whimsical, relying on puns and playful language that will have readers in stitches. Gray's knack for comedic timing shines through, ensuring that each page turn brings something new and silly. The colorful illustrations enhance the story, adding an extra layer of charm and hilarity.
"Oi Cat!" is not just a fun read; it's also a wonderful way to encourage imagination and laughter. This book is sure to become a bedtime favorite, leaving everyone smiling and eagerly anticipating the next adventure. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a laugh!
September 28, 2018
This lovely book is part of a series including other books such as Oi Dog! and Oi Frog!
Frog has made rules about what each animal is allowed to sit on - the object must rhyme with the name of the animal. Cat has to sit on gnats and now has a sore bottom. Cat must find something more comfortable to sit on.
This book is brimming with rhymes so children will really enjoy joining in. Expect a lot of giggling with this humorous tale. The writing is very funky, words are emboldened for emphasis,
The animals have very expressive facial expressions and children could try to mimic the faces or deduce how the animals are feeling.
I highly recommend this book as a class read it is very engaging and children will love taking part.
Frog has made rules about what each animal is allowed to sit on - the object must rhyme with the name of the animal. Cat has to sit on gnats and now has a sore bottom. Cat must find something more comfortable to sit on.
This book is brimming with rhymes so children will really enjoy joining in. Expect a lot of giggling with this humorous tale. The writing is very funky, words are emboldened for emphasis,
The animals have very expressive facial expressions and children could try to mimic the faces or deduce how the animals are feeling.
I highly recommend this book as a class read it is very engaging and children will love taking part.
November 8, 2017
Poor Cat has been instructed that cats sit on gnats - it's the rules! But Cat doesn't enjoy the gnats biting his bottom - perhaps HE can change the rules like Frog and Dog have done? What else can a cat sit on?
This brightly coloured and wonderfully illustrated book is full of animal rhymes that you wouldn't expect: Racoons and macaroons, armadillos and pillows, alpacas and cream crackers. So many animals, so many rhymes. You would think by the third book of essentially the same premise, that there would be no rhymes left but nope they keep on coming. It helps introduce new animals to children (and adults - what is a lark?!), and adds the odd bit of classic potty humour.
This brightly coloured and wonderfully illustrated book is full of animal rhymes that you wouldn't expect: Racoons and macaroons, armadillos and pillows, alpacas and cream crackers. So many animals, so many rhymes. You would think by the third book of essentially the same premise, that there would be no rhymes left but nope they keep on coming. It helps introduce new animals to children (and adults - what is a lark?!), and adds the odd bit of classic potty humour.
January 9, 2025
Oi Cat! Is full of clever rhymes, playful humour and many illustrations that children will love. The book links to meaningful contexts for the children, as some children may have cats themselves. The cat does not want to sit on the mat and tries alternative seating positions, which would make the children engaged and to become more phonologically aware.
The rhymes within the book such as ‘whale’ and ‘Pail’ also is a great recourse for phonemic awareness and teaching rhymes. Within the classroom, an activity could be what else rhymes with ‘cat’ for example.
Oi Cat! Is a very engaging book that can be used for teaching rhymes and building children’s phonological awareness.
The rhymes within the book such as ‘whale’ and ‘Pail’ also is a great recourse for phonemic awareness and teaching rhymes. Within the classroom, an activity could be what else rhymes with ‘cat’ for example.
Oi Cat! Is a very engaging book that can be used for teaching rhymes and building children’s phonological awareness.
May 21, 2018
Miss 3 really enjoys the book - especially the lift-the-flap punchline at the end! A great teaching resource as well as it combines teaching rhyme with flexibility and a fun sense of the absurd. Will be looking to read Oi Frog! and Oi Dog! as well :)
Miss 3 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Miss 3 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
September 5, 2019
I first read when babysitting for 2 children (age 4 and 7). They absolutely loved it and and giggled the whole way through and memorised all the rhymes. I feel this book makes rhyming fun and encourages children to think of words to associate with memory. The colours are very eye catching and the illustrations are fun to look at. I have gone on to read all the books from this set and not one has disappointed!
November 15, 2019
We made the mistake of reading this series completely out of order, which has somewhat lessened our enjoyment of the story arching between each of the installments. The rhyming lists of animals sitting on things that are vastly inconvenient still gets at least one chuckle out of each member of the family, and the illustrations are brilliant, but at points it does feel like you've just read the same story over and over again.
November 2, 2020
A funny story, following on from Oi Frog!. I would read the story aloud to FS-year 2 children who would likely find the book very funny and engaging. It could be used to support children's understanding of rhyme, with lots of opportunities for children to take part in finding words that rhyme. They could then either come up with or be given more animals to add to the story, describing what they would sit on.
September 30, 2019
Oi Cat is a hilarious picturebook with amazing illustrations that engage children and the reader in to the story. Throughout the story, there are lots of rhyming words that compare with each other including cats sit on mats. The children predict throughout the story what might be on the next page that goes with the word that has been exposed. Such a funny read and would definitely recommend.
January 1, 2021
[baby read]
And what happens when cat has had enough of sitting on gnats?
This series is an absolute gem. My 11mo loves them (we have the first 3 so far). The highly coloured and contrasted drawings paired with the punchy lines make for a fun and easily interrupted and picked up again read. Highly recommend!
And what happens when cat has had enough of sitting on gnats?
This series is an absolute gem. My 11mo loves them (we have the first 3 so far). The highly coloured and contrasted drawings paired with the punchy lines make for a fun and easily interrupted and picked up again read. Highly recommend!
January 1, 2022
This is the funniest series of young children's books we've ever read. Highly recommended. The books get more and more hilarious as they come out. Oi Frog and Oi Duckbilled Platypus are the latest ones we got and none have disappointed. My son is supposedly too old for these now but we still read them and giggle. I'm already looking forward to the next ones.
April 23, 2025
As I read this 3rd book in the Oi! series aloud for my 2nd EFL classes today I got the comment: “can we please get the other books here at the school, so that you read them aloud for us again sometime?”. I’ve managed to borrow the 4 books as a material package for EFL teachers here in my country, and it’s safw to say that these books are a hit amoung my students!
January 7, 2018
Another superb addition to the Oi Frog series. They actually make me properly laugh out loud and the illustrations are brilliant. This edition didn't top the brilliance of Oi Dog's Elephants sit on smelly pants, but it still had me and my six year old cracking up.
December 14, 2018
"Frog's changed the rules."
The best thing about children's books such as these is that they are so simple. But it takes a certain type of person to turn something simple into something special.
The best thing about children's books such as these is that they are so simple. But it takes a certain type of person to turn something simple into something special.
September 16, 2019
What I liked: the expressions on the animals, the rhyming
What I didn't like: that it isn't really a story
I'm glad I got it from the library... we only read it once and kids didn't grab for it again.
What I didn't like: that it isn't really a story
I'm glad I got it from the library... we only read it once and kids didn't grab for it again.
September 29, 2019
This is the third book in the series that my KS1 class and I have had the pleasure of reading. The children love guessing rhyming words, and have definitely become positively familiar with the structure of these books since we first started reaading them. As fun and as engaging as ever.
September 3, 2020
Vibrant and engaging picture book that would be enjoyable for young readers: particularly when perhaps being introduced to rhyming words. It's really playful, creative and imaginative despite its simplicity!
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