Antonia Barber (Illus. Nicola Bayley), The Mousehole Cat

Walker Books, 9780744523539 | Suggested age range: 6-7

Mowzer the cat and Old Tom the fisherman fight the Great Storm-Cat as she tries to sweep into the Cornish village of Mousehole one dark and very stormy night. Bravely they sail out into the heaving sea where they must tame the cat into gentle, purring submission. A long, flowing story full of beauty is perfectly matched by illustrations that capture the moods and allure of the sea.