Engaging and interactive, this early reader collection features five delightful stories centered around Little Monster's adventures. Each tale employs rhyme, repetition, and picture clues to aid young readers in decoding the text. Vibrant illustrations and large, easy-to-read fonts enhance comprehension and boost confidence for preschool and kindergarten learners. Stories include themes of hunger, play, sleepiness, and the joy of reading, making it a perfect choice for fostering a love of reading in early childhood.
Rebecca Purcell Book order (chronological)
Rebecca Purcell is an author and illustrator known for her engaging books for young children, particularly her Cat's Adventures series designed for emergent readers. Her work focuses on sparking young imaginations and fostering early literacy skills through vibrant illustrations and accessible storytelling. Purcell emphasizes visual narrative and creates simple yet captivating tales that resonate with early learners.






Cat's Adventures
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Join Cat and friends for five fun adventures perfect for beginning readers.
Zip the Robot
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Beginning readers will delight in these five fun stories starring Zip, the world’s greatest robot.
Cat and Friends
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Join Cat and friends for five fun stories perfect for beginning readers.
Zip the Robot Has a New Toy
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Zip the Robot has a shiny new toy, but it's too precious to play with. With bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Cat & Bug: It's Naptime!
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Cat tries to nap, but Bug is making too much noise in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Cat & Bug: The Scary Monster
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Cat and Bug hear a scary sound, and Cat prepares to tackle a monster in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Cat flies his kite until it gets stuck in a tree; with bold illustrations and simple text for beginner readers.
Zip's New Button
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
ZIP IS BACK, AND HE HAS A NEW BUTTON! Zip is eager to show off his new button to Cat, even though he isn't quite sure what it does. Will it take them back in time? Send them to the moon? Make them invisible? It turns out the button has a much more practical and relaxing purpose. This beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, also makes a sweet bedtime story!
Owl & Bird: Owl Tidies Up
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Owl makes tidying up his toys fun in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Owl & Bird: Owl Shares with Friends
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Owl kindly shares things, help, and time his friends in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
The Scarf, with Zip the Robot
- 20 pages
- 1 hour of reading
"Zip wants to knit a scarf, just like Cat. But does he have the patience?" -- Back cover.
Cat Can Swim
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Cat goes for an adventurous swim, with bold illustrations and simple text for young children and beginner readers.
Cat Hears a Roar!
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Cat overcomes fear and makes a new friend; with simple rhyming text and bold illustrations for young readers.
Look Out, Cat!
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Rhyming board book with Cat, who rides his skateboard past many animals. Incorporates animal sounds.
Cat's New Hat
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Cat's new hat has blown away in the wind; with bold, colourful characters and simple text for young children.
Cat and his friends make music while Bear sleeps, with bold illustrations and simple text for pre-K and beginner readers.
Owl & Bird: Owl Takes a Bath
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Owl forgets to take off his clothes at bath time in this funny board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Counting with Owl and Bird
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Owl and Bird take a walk and count the things they see. Bold, colorful illustrations with cute characters and simple text enable babies and toddlers to learn about the concept of numbers. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for young children.
Owl & Bird: Owl Gets Dressed
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Owl learns to dress himself properly in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
The Magic Wand
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Bug tricks Cat into trading his cookie for a stick in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Cat & Bug: It's Snack Time!
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
It's almost snack time, so Cat shares his snack with Bug in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Where is Silly Pig's Hat?
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Pig searches her home for her lost hat in this bold, colourful board book for emerging readers.
Cat Has One Shoe
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Cat loses a shoe and goes searching for it with Bird; with bold illustrations and simple text young children.
Cat & Bug: It's Playtime!
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Bug has ideas for playtime, but Cat isn’t having funin this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Owl & Bird: Go, Owl, Go!
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Owl and his friends use various modes of transport and action in this board book with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Hey Owl, Have You Seen My Bear?
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Owl and the birds help Seagull find a lost teddy bear, with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Zip, the World's Greatest Robot
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Zip discovers he may not be the world's greatest robot, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text for new readers.
Cat Goes Fast
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Colourful rhyming board book featuring Cat, who rides his skateboard in many ways.
Cat asks Zip to hold his cake, but Zip eats it and is sorry. With bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Little Monster Reads a Book
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Nothing can stop Little Monster from reading except finishing her book in this bold, colorful board book for emerging readers.
Opposites with Owl and Bird
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
This book teaches the concept of opposites to toddlers and babies through colorful illustrations and cute characters.
Cat Can Fly
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Cat wants to fly, so he flaps his arms, jumps up high, and teams up with Bird. Together, they enjoy a flying adventure.
Pig writes a letter to Cat and waits impatiently for a response in this bold, colourful board book for emerging readers.
Silly Pig's Stinky Stew
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Pig tries to make the stinkiest stew ever in this amusing board book for emerging readers.
Little Monster is Sleepy
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Little Monster is tired and ready for bed, but she can't find anywhere to sleep in this bold, colourful board book for emerging readers.
Zip the Robot's Tea Party
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Zip wants to have a tea party with Cat, but Zip doesn't like tea.
Zip the Robot Takes a Hike
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Zip the Robot wants to accompany Cat on a difficult hike.
Zip the Robot Sees a Spider
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Zip the robot tries different strategies to remove a spider from Cat's arm.
Little Monster Plays Hide and Seek
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Little Monster and her animal friends play hide-and-seek in this bold, colorful board book for emerging readers.
Zip the Robot Builds a Spaceship
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Zip and Cat build a spaceship, but it won't launch. With bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Hey Owl, Do You Want to Play?
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Owl completes his chores before agreeing to play with friends, with bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.
Little Monster's Party
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Little Monster prepares a party for her friends, but it starts to rain in this bold, colourful board book for emerging readers.
Little Monster is Hungry
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A hungry monster looks for food, making everyone nervous, via simple rhyming text and bold, colourful illustrations.
Silly Pig's Friend is Sad
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Pig tries to cheer up her friend Cat in this bold, colourful board book for emerging readers.
Zip the Robot Tries to Relax
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Zip the Robot wants to play ball, but Cat wants to relax.
Cat's Taxi
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Cat gives his friends rides in his cart, but they won't all fit; with bold images and simple text for beginner readers.
Hey Owl, What's in the Box?
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
"Owl has a special surprise for tonight's party. Can you guess what's in the box?"--Provided by publisher.
Silly Pig's Smelly Socks
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Pig tries to make her new socks smelly in this comical board book for emerging readers.