A story that introduces the concept of being able to be friends even if you have differences in beliefs, values and habits. Both the simple but powerful text and the gentle illustrations in their subtle palette convey a tone of harmony even though the cats are distinctly different.
Read Plus
Winston and the Indoor Cat is a picture book steeped in thoughtfully designed illustration and charming characterisation
Reading Time
This simple tale of respecting differences, staying true to yourself and being open to new experiences is told with a simple, straightforward text and gently humorous watercolour and pencil illustrations. Ideal for sharing with very young listeners.
Red Reading Hub
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Biographical note
Leila Rudge is the award-winning and much-loved author/illustrator of Ted (2013), her first picture book as both author and illustrator, A Perfect Place for Ted (2014) and Gary (2016). Winston and the Indoor Cat follows in this tradition.
She has also illustrated a number of picture books in partnership with author Meg McKinlay, including Duck for a Day (2010), No Bears (2011), Once Upon a Small Rhinoceros ((2017) and Let Me Sleep, Sheep! (2019).
Leila grew up in England but headed to Australia after completing an Illustration Degree at Bath Spa University. http://www.leilarudge.com/.