Let Sleeping Cats Lie - Pet Poems

Name: Let Sleeping Cats Lie - Pet Poems
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ISBN: 9781035050574

Brian Bilston

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Macmillan Children's Books
06 August 2026

Poetry; Poetry (Children's&YA); Pets (Children's&YA)

A hilarious collection of pet poems by wordplay wizard Brian Bilston. When you've got a bad case of the 'mews' and are in desperate need of a 'pup'-lifting read, this book is the 'ulti-mutt' remedy!

Please don’t think me lazy, I’m not trying to slack – it’s just that I’m stuck, you see, under this cat.

This collection of poems focuses on the hilarious happenings in the lives of our furry - and not so furry - friends. Stars include Wilf, the hypnotist Labracadabrador, a philosophically inclined goldfish penning a profound haiku, a hen named Barbara receiving an adoring tribute, and an 'octopussy' cat that seems to have all its paws in plenty of odd little pies.

The perfect gift for a dog person, cat person and every pet lover in between.

By: Brian Bilston
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 130mm,
ISBN: 9781035050574
ISBN 10: 1035050579
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 06 August 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Author Website: http://brianbilston.com/

Brian Bilston has been described as Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate. With over 250,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community. He has published three collections of poetry, You Took the Last Bus Home; Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Likes These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. He has also published a collection of football poetry, 50 Ways to Score a Goal, and his acclaimed poem Refugees has been made into an illustrated book for children.

Reviews for Let Sleeping Cats Lie - Pet Poems

'This selection of pet poems (including caterpillars, elephants and a lot more in between) is affectionate, quirky, funny, and ageless.' -- Susan J Elkin