Creature - Hardcover

by Andrea Ballance (Author), Grasya Oilyko (Illustrator)

The comfort of cats and the magic of space comes together in this brightly illustrated and quirky picture book. A beautifully crafted gift for the cat lover in your life this season: cat moms, cat dads, or crazy cat lady next-door.

"An intergalactic ode to cats."
--Publishers Weekly

Creature is playing and dreaming in space. Making worlds appear and disappear and sleeping in the crescent of the Moon.

Close your eyes and imagine the beauty and wonder of the world around you in galaxy-sized proportions with this magical, mystical picture book from debut author Andrea Ballance. Written in rhythmic prose, combined with lively and charming illustrations, this calming and beautiful book is perfect for bedtime reading, or imagining what goes on behind the eyes of your cat. For those who loved Brendan Wenzel's They All Saw A Cat, you're in for a real treat!

Author Biography

Andrea Ballance was ordained as a Buddhist nun and spent a decade developing the skills of mindfulness and compassion. Eventually tiring of monastic life, she obtained a degree in Art in the Community and began honing her skills as a writer. When not busy raising two children, she is excited to be part of making the world a kinder, brighter and more magical place - one project at a time.

Grasya Oliyko is an illustrator based in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has illustrated many children's books in the Ukraine, and loves drawing animals - particularly cats.