I don’t remember when I first met Mog The Forgetful Cat. It’s as if I’ve always known her. I definitely read her to the older children, and I’m loving having the chance to introduce her all over again.
It’s a simple book with unfussy illustrations. But there’s a strong story to it – and some wonderful ideas. I particularly like the part where Mog is licking Debbie’s hair and she dreams of the tiger (he looks very familiar as well 😉 ) It’s very readable – the story hasn’t particularly dated, although the burglar and policeman don’t look quite as you’d expect these days. And maybe the haul would include a few more technical items. Judith Kerr is an author whose body of work is absolutely awesome, and Mog is a book that should be on every child’s bookshelf.
Readability 9/10
Visuals 10/10
Plausibility 7/10
This is a favourite of my children and one that I never get tired of reading aloud to them. The very best detail in the whole book is one that is missed by the children though. It is the page that shows the police officer having arrived to arrest the burglar. You’ll notice that the family have made everyone a cup of tea – including the burglar! It’s such a wonderful detail, and (dare I say it) very British.
Yes, I love that too. Particularly the expression on the burglar’s face, given he’s taken his mask off at that point.