Cat's Halloween by Murray, Alison

The world's most lovable grumpy cat learns to love Halloween in this quirky story, for fans of Grumpy Monkey.

Meet Cat, an adorable grump who thinks Halloween is a nightmare.

He hates the spidery cobwebs. He hates the horrible pumpkins. And he really hates the noisy trick-or-treaters coming to his house.

But when Cat ventures into the night, he learns that the holiday is full of surprises. Maybe Halloween isn't so terrible--especially when you can spend it with your favorite people.

This purrfectly spooky Halloween read will be a delightful treat for readers!

Author: Alison Murray
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 08/11/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781547620661
Audience: Baby-Preschool

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2026

About the Author

Alison Murray is the author-illustrator of many picture books including, but not limited to, Cat's Christmas, Dino Duckling, Sharky McShark, Apple Pie ABC, and Hare and Tortoise. Her work has been shortlisted twice for a Scottish Book Trust Award and has won the Charlotte Zolotow Award for writing in a picture book. She lives with her partner and dog in Glasgow, Scotland.

Instagram: @alisonmurray360
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