Mog the Forgetful Cat

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat…

Everyone’s favourite family cat first appeared fifty years ago and is loved by children everywhere for her funny and warm-hearted escapades.

Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published in 1970 and has never been out of print! The classic picture book story of a very forgetful cat, her family, and a very exciting adventure is the perfect gift for families, boys, girls, and anyone who has ever known or loved a cat.

From Judith Kerr, the bestselling author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, the beloved Mog stories still delight children all over the world. Celebrate this unforgettable cat’s very first adventure and share this funny and warm picture book story with your family.

‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine

‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ The Telegraph

‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ The Bookbag

• ‘Mog The Forgetful Cat’ was published in 1970. Mog has remained a favourite ever since and in 2020 HarperCollins celebrates fifty years since her first appearance.

• Mog starred in the Sainsbury’s Christmas commercial in 2015, raising funds for Save the Children, and the accompanying book ‘Mog’s Christmas Calamity’ was overall number one in the charts.

• Judith Kerr was one of the best-loved children’s authors of the twentieth century, and has sold more than ten million books worldwide. She was awarded an OBE in 2012, awarded the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement award in 2016, and named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2019.

• Judith Kerr's books about Mog, the loveable, accident-prone cat, have entertained countless children for fifty years and sold over four million copies worldwide.

• Judith Kerr’s classic picture book ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ has sold over five million copies.

• Judith Kerr’s first novel, ‘When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit’, won the prestigious Jugendbuchpreis in Germany and has sold over 500,000 copies.

• HarperCollins Children’s Books are proud to be Judith Kerr’s sole publisher.

Competition: The Gruffalo;We’re Going on a Bear Hunt;The Very Hungry Caterpillar;Peter Rabbit;The Snowman. Julia Donaldson;Michael Rosen;Eric Carle;Dr. Seuss;Beatrix Potter;Raymond Briggs.