Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat to the Stars

In this hilarious illustrated adventure meet Mr. Puffball, a medium-size feline with a big dream! With amazing humor that appeals to both kids and adults as well as funny illustrations throughout the story, Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat to the Stars is perfect for dreamers, movie buffs, and fans of Timmy Failure and Stick Dog.

He's a hero for today. Or possibly tomorrow. He's a cat. He's awesome. And . . . wait for it . . . he's going to Hollywood to become a famous movie star! Follow Mr. Puffball on his trip cross-country. (Look at all the postcards to Mom!) See him stumble upon Hobowood! (Not as glamorous as Hollywood, but full of beans.) Watch him land at last in Hollywood, where he meets a cast of thousands (or at least half a dozen) and catapults himself into the next best thing to being a famous movie star: working as a stunt cat to his movie star hero, El Gato!

He’s got the dream. He’s made it to Hollywood. But what happens when the job isn’t as glamorous as he imagined?

• Stunt Cat Action: Mr. Puffball may have dreamed of being a leading man, but first he’ll have to survive being set on fire, thrown from horses, and wrestling snakes.
• A Hilarious Hollywood Adventure: From a cross-country trip to the backlots of Purramount Studios, follow Mr. Puffball as he discovers the zany, hidden side of the movie business.
• Unlikely Friendships: He came for fame, but Mr. Puffball finds something better: a crew of old-timer cats named Chet, Whiskers, and Kitty who help him learn the ropes.
• Funny Illustrated Story: Laugh-out-loud cartoons and movie-themed gags on nearly every page make this a perfect read for fans of highly-illustrated, humorous middle grade books.
• Meeting Your Hero: What’s it like to work for the world’s greatest cat actor, El Gato? Mr. Puffball is about to find out his hero has a few secrets… and very tiny whiskers.

When Mr. Puffball leaves his New Jersey home in search of stardom, he discovers that Hollywood is all the way on the other side of his map. And lots of other stuff!

“A fine, funny, furry new addition to the pantheon of cat characters in books for kids. Welcome, Mr. Puffball!” - Nick Bruel, New York Times bestselling author of Bad Kitty

“Mr. Puffball deserves to be a star. He’s a feline with all the right feelings. He’s Cat-tastic!” - Charise Mericle Harper, creator of Fashion Kitty

“Cat-themed pop culture puns permeate the story, as do Lombardo’s scraggly b&w cartoons, which are a big part of its unflagging energy and humor. Emotions run high and dramatic moments are many, but Mr. Puffball’s positive attitude and growing understanding that good friends are what matter most light up the pages.” - Publishers Weekly

“Emotions run high and dramatic moments are many, but Mr. Puffball’s positive attitude and growing understanding that good friends are what matter most light up the pages.” - Publishers Weekly

“I couldn’t resist buying this insane book!” - Tom Angleburger, New York Times Bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series and Crankee Doodle

“A gut-busting breakthrough in kitty litter-ature!” - Alan Katz, author of The Day the Mustache Took Over