A true story of first love and first-night nerves.

When he lands a starring role in the school Christmas play of The Owl and the Pussycat, Michael is over the moon. He is going to be Owl - Too-wit-too-woo! And when his best friend, Belinda, is chosen to be Cat, Michael can't believe his luck - Miaow! But will it be all right on the night? Find out in this true story of first love and first-night nerves.

"A perfect marriage, not only for the Owl and the Pussycat, but also for Polly Dunbar's exquisite illustrations and Michael Morpurgo's evocative text. What a beautiful book!" - Emily Gravett

"Celebrates the excitement of performance, Edward Lear's poem, parental pride and youthful affection" - Sunday Times - a Children's Book of the Year