The Book
HarperCollins | Published July 7, 2026
THE SKELETON AND THE CAT is a humorous and touching tale of the unexpected friendship that blossoms between a peaceful skeleton and a persistent cat. Told in five short and charming stories that will remind you of Frog and Toad!
Reviews & Accolades:
#1 INDIE BESTSELLER, ABA
#1 Kids Indie Next Pick, ABA
★ "Funny, vibrant, and surprisingly tender—in short, everything a good friendship should be."
— STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus
★ "A friendship story with a bona fide funny bone—and soul to spare"
— STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly
★ "Tender and visually radiant"
— STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness
★ "A surefire hit"
— STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
★ "a simple story of friendship with a clipped wit"
— STARRED REVIEW, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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