Tabby McTat: 1

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The friendship between Fred and Tabby is a truly special one and the film explores how their relationship changes unexpectedly as their lives move forward, and ultimately, how they learn to embrace that change.”

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I used to love busking with my husband, Malcolm, when we were living in Bristol, and also in Paris,” Donaldson said. “We also both love cats – in fact, we’ve just acquired two new kittens named Tabitha and McTat.Tabby McTat is directed by Sarah Scrimgeour (Superworm) and Jac Hamman (Superworm); written by Max Lang and Suzanne Lang; and produced by Barney Goodland and Michael Rose of Magic Light Pictures. The film was acquired by Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer and Nawfal Faizullah, BBC Drama Commissioning Editor. Julia Donaldson’s newest title for 2009 is an instant hit with kids as it features the likeable character of a cat – a firm favourite with children. The book tells the story of a buskers cat giving an insight into the world from a cats perspective - any child who has a cat as a pet will find this highly amusing. The film will see busker Fred and musical cat Tabby enjoy their life singing to audiences in London streets before tragedy strikes.

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The former Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker will lend her voice to the animated film Tabby McTat, which will be broadcast over Christmas on the BBC.

The story is a real heart warmer and told in the familiar rhyming , almost lyrical style, of Julia Donaldson - it is an excellent read. Parental note: Do not underestimate the interest from younger readers in this book – the powerful illustrations and the tone of the story are well worth introducing to them early.