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.