Mog’s Birthday: The illustrated adventures of the nation’s favourite cat, from the author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea

by Judith Kerr

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat… A special birthday story to celebrate fifty years of MOG, everyone’s favourite family cat! It’s Mog’s Birthday and everyone is excited to celebrate! Everyone except Mog. Mog doesn’t like birthdays or parties, and she especially doesn’t like them both together. But will she change her mind when it’s her own special day? HarperCollins created this special birthday story in collaboration with Judith Kerr, using a selection of pictures from across fifty years of illustrating Mog to bring this delightful story to life. Join us and celebrate fifty years of a really remarkable cat! The classic picture book story, Mog the Forgetful Cat , has never been out of print since it was first published more than fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world ever since with her funny and warm-hearted escapades. Her stories are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere. ‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine ‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ The Telegraph ‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ The Bookbag Judith Kerr's book 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10-07-2023.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Cats

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2020

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

[ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little thin even as books for kids go, but sweet anyway. And those illustrations! Mog's little distressed face and ruffled fur!

[ageliav · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tentang Mog, kucing introvert yang overthinking acara ulang tahunnya bakal dihadiri banyak orang yang dia ngga kenal.

Lucu. Liat karakter Mog berasa lagi ngaca, bedanya cuma dia adalah makhluk berbulu hahaha.

[Jess Milner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was actually very sweet and reminded me of my cat

[Serena Q · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mog is so cute

[Lara Bate · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book about celebrating Mog's (a cat) birthday.

[elstaffe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pull quote/note
"'Oh no,' thought Mog. 'I don't like birthday parties.'

'There will be too many people in my house, and too many strange things,' thought Mog." sometimes we all are Mog

[Emily Pankhurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writing had a range of words so could cater for a wide age range and reading ability. There were only a few sentences on each page so the reader didn’t get bogged down and could easily read through the book.

The text was a clear, simple font and black on a white background. To add interest the sentences were in different places on each page, but it was always clear as to what you were supposed to read next.

The pictures were lovely. They were the traditional hand drawn “Mog” illustrations which was a nice touch. They were entertaining and brought the story to life.

Overall a lovely story with an important message that children will enjoy.