Brother Pym

Dean shares stories about his unusual brother, Little Pym, who turns out to be a cat, surprising his teacher and classmates.

Dean brings his unusual brother to show-and-tell, captivating his classmates with tales of Little Pym’s quirky habits. As he describes his brother’s fluffy feet, glowing eyes, odd sleeping spots, and other peculiarities, the class grows increasingly curious and concerned. The big reveal leaves everyone astonished when Dean unveils that his beloved brother is actually a cat! This humorously illustrated story celebrates sibling bonds, imagination, and the joy of unexpected surprises.
 

• A humorous story told in delightful rhyming verse about the importance of sibling bonds and the power of imagination.
• Children will love the surprise ending and seeing hints toward this when rereading the book.
• The delightfully vivid illustrations capture the mystery and fun of this tall tale!
• Expand the reach of this story with Teacher Notes, featuring discussion prompts and fun activities for children.

Robyn Clifford is an Australian writer, whose favourite things include family, her cats, the fluffy cows across the road, tall tales, the Fibonacci sequence, and scuba diving. She has a couple of science degrees and a Master of Teaching, and she has lived in some of the hottest and coldest places on Earth. From travel journalism to bartending to high school teaching, she has always believed in the extraordinary power of words and is forever doodling story ideas on napkins.
 
Tommaso Gianno lives and works as a freelance illustrator in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy. Self-taught and multi-skilled, he is part of the Association of Image Authors. He currently works in the field of early childhood toys, both as an illustrator and as a designer. Tommaso uses mostly modern digital techniques but will sometimes use traditional techniques. He has won numerous awards for his work and held many exhibitions.
 

ISBN ：978-1-76036-295-9

Release Date ：6th January 2026

RRP ：$24.99 AUD

Age range：5 years and up

Binding ：Hardback

Trim Size ：210 mm in H | 255 mm in W

Extent ：40 pages | Four-colour Interior

Imprint ：Starfish Bay Children's Books

Categories ：Children's Picture Books