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I Don't Like Parties

I Don't Like Parties

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Summary

Cat DOES NOT LIKE PARTIES. Not even a little bit.

They're noisy, and smelly, and way too bright - they're just no fun at all.

But Cat does like their friends. And their friends seem to LOVE parties. So they sit through the loud music and whirling disco lights, even if it makes their eyes sting and their ears hurt.

That is, until one particularly chaotic and unruly party makes Cat question if anyone really does like them after all...

This debut picture book from brilliantly talented author/illustrator Abigail Balfe celebrates difference, friendship, and compassion in a way that is full of clever, playful humour and a whole lot of heart.

For older readers:
A Different Sort of Normal

About the author

Abigail Balfe

Abigail is a Brighton-based writer, illustrator and creative producer. Original storytelling has always been at the heart of Abigail's career and she has spent a decade leading social media campaigns for some of the biggest TV & entertainment clients in the world. Abigail also used to perform stand-up comedy and won several tiny trophies for her onstage humour; which involved life-size illustrations, ridiculous songs and rambling stories about her family.
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