Books published by publisher The Luminous Cat

Do Luminous Cats exist? It is said that only very special children are able to find them. A little boy went in search of the fabled animal despite the discouragement of his family. Will he succeed? Or will he be able to find something even more precious than the mythical creature?This simple book has a special message at the end that all parents will resonate with.

Winner, Best Illustrations, Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2020.Winner, Honorable Mention for Picture Books in the Story Monster Royal Dragonfly Awards 2019.There's a new addition to the family- it's a baby boy! All seemed well and fine but Mum was feeling rather on edge... Baby was healthy and normal like any other new-born, but he’s way too small! Day after day, Baby's (small) size became Mum's only obsession. Then one night, she had a strange dream.... ‘Happiness comes to those who are happy with what they have’- that is the message of this book. Filled with 36 beautiful illustrations rendered in the author’s unique blend of classical and contemporary styles, this is a book with a thought-provoking life lesson and unexpected plot twists that promises to be a fun read for the whole family!

Winner, Honorable Mention for Picture Books (Aged 6 & Up) at the Story Monster Royal Dragonfly Awards 2019.Mum’s cooking carrot and potato soup for dinner, but she’s run out of carrots! So she sent Dad on an errand to buy more from the corner grocery shop, just five minutes’ walk from home. What could possibly go wrong?Who would expect such a simple outing to turn out to be an adventure of a life time for Dad, filled with dangers and bizarre encounters he would never forget. Follow our hero on this simple mission gone terribly wrong, and witness the incredible strength, determination, and courage of a parent who would do everything he could, just to make an ordinary dinner possible. Targeted at 6-8 year olds, this is a book that celebrates the unconditional love of parents for their family and children, which transcends all hardships and sacrifices, just to put bread on the table, and in this case-carrots!

From award-winning children's book author comes the third installment of the adventures of 'Theodore the Unfortunate Bear'. Readers who love the grouchy, snooty, yet loyal and endearing bear, would enjoy this latest book in the series.‘There's a phone call from Grandma! She’d just returned from her trip to London and she’d got a surprise for Annabelle! It's a new teddy bear, better known as 'The Best Teddy Bear in the World'! She had to queue for three hours just to get one!Annabelle was so excited she couldn't wait a minute to see her new toy. So she decided to go to Grandma's house all by herself! After all, it was just a short trip by bus. But Annabelle fell asleep on the bus and missed her stop! By the time she woke up, Annabelle found herself in an empty bus station in an empty town. There was not a single person around she could get help from... but luckily, she had Theodore!’Filled with 39 stunning new illustrations by the author, this book promises to be a fun and meaningful read for the whole family!

Shortlisted for the prestigious International Rubery Book Award 2020.Winner, Honorable Mention for Picture Books (Aged 6 & Up) in the Story Monster Royal Dragonfly Awards 2019.Book of the Month (November 2019) on Manybooks.net.Theodore was an unfortunate bear. Exquisite, knowledgeable, well-mannered and immaculately dressed (with his impressive red bow tie), he was what you would call a ‘gentle-bear’. For a teddy bear of his pedigree, one would expect nothing but the best of what life had to offer. But luck should have it that he would end up in the worst possible place on earth- the Chow family! Loud, unrefined and even barbaric, this family brought him nothing but misery, day after day… Poor Theodore had no greater wish than for the whole family to disappear from his life. One day, Theodore’s wish came true… Targeted at 3-8 year olds but suitable for all ages, this is a book that teaches children to treasure their family and loved ones, as ultimately they are the ones who will always be there for us. It also reminds us that only by accepting our loved ones for who they are, for all their imperfections, will we be able to find true joy and happiness.With 36 beautiful illustrations by the author, this mesmerizing Children's Picture Book will take you on an adventure far beyond your imagination.This book teaches children to appreciate their families and those who love them, as ultimately, they are the ones who will be there for us.

Winner, Best Children's Illustrated e-Book (Silver) at the 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards.It was Theodore’s lucky day! Mr Chow was bringing the whole family to the amusement park, and Theodore got to come along! There were so many attractions at the park– rides, games, toys, candies and ice-cream! Theodore was really thrilled! But just when the fun had just begun, disaster struck… Theodore was left behind on the Ferris Wheel! And that’s not all! The forgetful Mr and Mrs Chow had left Baby Brian behind as well in a children’s toy and fashion shop! Instead of them coming back for him, a stranger, dressed in a red jacket and a long purple dress, took Baby Brian away!Luckily, Theodore happened to witness all these. He was determined to rescue Baby Brian, but can he succeed? Will help come along to assist Theodore in this epic mission? Check out this new (and first ever) sequel written by Cory Q Tan to Theodore the Unfortunate Bear, with the most stunning illustrations he has ever produced!

Winner, Best Illustrations in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2020.Winner, Honorable Mention for Picture Books (Aged 6 & Up) in the Story Monster Royal Dragonfly Awards 2019.There’s a new addition to the family- it’s a baby boy! All seemed well and perfect but Mum is feeling rather on edge… Baby is healthy and normal like any other newborn, except that he’s way too small! Day after day, Baby’s (small) size became Mum’s only obsession. Then one night, she had a strange dream…Targeted at 3-8 year olds but suitable for everyone, this book reminds us that comparing is pointless as everyone is different and each person is a unique individual. Only by accepting our loved ones for who they are will we then be able to appreciate their strengths and uniqueness.

Book of the Month for June 2019 on Manybooks.net.A boy was reading a book in the park when a strange red cloth descended from the sky and landed on him. It's a Flying Cape! But just as Luck would have it, he lost the Cape as quickly as he found it. Join our hero in his quest to retrieve the Cape, in a series of hilarious and unexpected encounters with various characters in the neighbourhood, including a Father and a Baby, a Girl walking her Dog in the park, a Cat eager to protect her Kittens, and many others. In the end, would he be able to retrieve the Hero's Cape? Or would he be able to discover the true meaning of kindness, courage and sacrifice?Look out for the surprise ending with a powerful message to be shared with your child.

Winner, Best Children's Illustrated e-Book (Silver) at the 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards.It was Theodore’s lucky day! Mr Chow was bringing the whole family to the amusement park, and Theodore got to come along! There were so many attractions at the park– rides, games, toys, candies and ice-cream! Theodore was really thrilled! But just when the fun had just begun, disaster struck… Theodore was left behind on the Ferris Wheel! And that’s not all! The forgetful Mr and Mrs Chow had left Baby Brian behind as well in a children’s toy and fashion shop! Instead of them coming back for him, a stranger, dressed in a red jacket and a long purple dress, took Baby Brian away!Luckily, Theodore happened to witness all these. He was determined to rescue Baby Brian, but can he succeed? Will help come along to assist Theodore in this epic mission?Check out this new (and first ever) sequel written by Cory Q Tan to Theodore the Unfortunate Bear, with the most stunning illustrations he has ever produced!

From award-winning children's book author comes the third installment of the adventures of 'Theodore the Unfortunate Bear'. Readers who love the grouchy, snooty, yet loyal and endearing bear, would enjoy this latest book in the series.‘There's a phone call from Grandma! She’d just returned from her trip to London and she’d got a surprise for Annabelle! It's a new teddy bear, better known as 'The Best Teddy Bear in the World'! She had to queue for three hours just to get one!Annabelle was so excited she couldn't wait a minute to see her new toy. So she decided to go to Grandma's house all by herself! After all, it was just a short trip by bus. But Annabelle fell asleep on the bus and missed her stop! By the time she woke up, Annabelle found herself in an empty bus station in an empty town. There was not a single person around she could get help from... but luckily, she had Theodore!’Filled with 39 stunning new illustrations by the author, this book promises to be a fun and meaningful read for the whole family!

Winner of Honorable Mention for Picture Books (Aged 6 & Up) in the Story Monster Royal Dragonfly Awards 2019Book of the Month (November 2019) on Manybooks.net.Theodore was an unfortunate bear. Exquisite, knowledgeable, well-mannered and immaculately dressed (with his impressive red bow tie), he was what you would call a ‘gentle-bear’. For a teddy bear of his pedigree, one would expect nothing but the best of what life had to offer. But luck should have it that he would end up in the worst possible place on earth- the Chow family! Loud, unrefined and even barbaric, this family brought him nothing but misery, day after day… Poor Theodore had no greater wish than for the whole family to disappear from his life. One day, Theodore’s wish came true… Targeted at 6-8 year olds but suitable for all ages, this is a book that teaches children to treasure their family and loved ones, as ultimately they are the ones who will always be there for us. It also reminds us that only by accepting our loved ones for who they are, for all their imperfections, will we be able to find true joy and happiness.With 36 beautiful illustrations by the author, this mesmerizing Children's Picture Book will take you on an adventure far beyond your imagination.

Winner, Honourable Mention for Picture Books (Age 6 & Up) at the Story Monster Royal Dragonfly Book Awards 2019. Mum’s cooking carrot and potato soup for dinner, but she’s run out of carrots! So she sent Dad on an errand to buy more from the corner grocery shop, just five minutes’ walk from home. What could possibly go wrong? Who would expect such a simple outing to turn out to be an adventure of a life time for Dad, filled with dangers and bizarre encounters he would never forget. Follow our hero on this simple mission gone terribly wrong, and witness the incredible strength, determination, and courage of a parent who would do everything he could, just to make an ordinary dinner possible. Targeted at 6-8 year olds, this is a book that celebrates the unconditional love of parents for their family and children, which transcends all hardships and sacrifices, just to put bread on the table, and in this case-carrots!