"Appealing illustrations by Pam Martin drawn from life should have cat lovers purring too. The Children's Bookseller

MARY HOFFMAN is a highly acclaimed journalist and writer who has campaigned against sexism and racism in children's literature since 1971. PAM MARTINS trained at Brighton College of Art and became an air mechanic and a mother of four before starting work professionally as a painter and sculpter. She paints in watercolour and draws from life at home in Salcombe, Devon where her slate-carving workshop is open to the public. She has exhibited in many West Country galleries and at the Mall Gallery in London. She is also a member of the Society of Feline Artists. PREVIOUS TITLES: These include A Brush with Cats (Souvenir Press), Cat Lover's Companion and Dog Lover's Companion (C.L.B. Goldalming) and Now or Neverland (Inner City Books, Toronto).