SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE.

A colourfully illustrated, witty story about a wannabe-artist cat living in an art gallery and its quest to find inspiration and become a fully-fledged artist, inspired by Tate’s own resident gallery cat Mildred, this bold debut is sure to delight art lovers big and small.

In a grand gallery, in a little basket, there lay a very sleepy cat named Mildred. Everyone thought she was the laziest cat in the world, but sometimes, in the dead of night... she snuck into the empty gallery.

Join Mildred as she explores art that makes her happy, hungry, and even introspective. With so many inspirations, can she find a way to become an artist herself?

With clever nods to some of the world's greatest art, this delightful tale is an instant classic.

"A bold debut indeed. Bold colours and a brilliant story inspired by a true cat who lives at the Tate Modern. I found the use of language and illustrations to be perfectly in tune with an art lover, someone who appreciates a gallery and can express themselves creatively. An exceptional story that would begin conversations with KS2 readers around art, galleries and emotions expressed."

— Erin Hamilton, Just Imagine