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3+years

Bathe the Cat

Author: Alice B. McGintyIllustrator: David Roberts

Grandma’s return sets in motion a flurry of activity as a diverse family pulls together to complete household chores, getting increasingly confused in the process. A list of chores written in fridge magnet letters, and highly stylised illustrations of an LGBTQIA+, diverse family cause mayhem in this modern, relatable tale. 

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  • Own Voice
  • LGBTQIA+ representation
  • Same-sex parents
  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Under-represented voice