Curious cats, a forgetful Dad and a drifting boat get all at sea in a new ‘Kiwi-as’ picture book. Captain Cat is the outcome of a real bit of misadventure that Joan Joass’ moggies got up to when husband Paul had to hurry from his dinghy to the wharf behind their house on Herald Island.
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The authors
Joan Joass is a retired primary school teacher with science degrees in geology and chemistry. She lives on Herald Island, West Auckland, close to the water with her husband Paul and a pair of cats.
Bob Darroch has written and illustrated numerous children’s books over a long career, including his bestselling Little Kiwi series. He lives in Temuka, South Canterbury.