Pippin No Lickin'

By Layne Ihde and Linda Pierce

Pippin the cat wouldn’t take a bath. Because he wouldn’t, all kinds of funny (and stinky!) things start happening to him. In hilarious and unforgettable ways, Pippin is challenged with realizing his actions not only affect himself, but others, too. Will his parents and classmates get him to change his mind?

Pippin, No Lickin’ addresses the consequences of personal actions with young readers. This colorful and endearing story establishes with children that parental wisdom is for their own health and safety and helps them develop an understanding of selfishness. Pippin’s adventures even teach colors to very young readers along the way! Parents and children alike will enjoy this introduction to an immediately classic and memorable character in Pippin the cat.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Morgan James Kids
• Release date: Aug 7, 2018
• ISBN: 9781683509578

Layne Ihde

Layne Ihde is a self-described “crazy cat guy" who lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and two cats, a white tabby named Lizzie and a black tuxedo named Pip. He writes all different kinds of stories: children's books, songs, sci-fi and fantasy short stories, poems, as well as middle grade and YA novels. He has written and published more than 40 songs, releasing three albums and two EPs internationally on independent labels, getting placement on television shows and performing across the country. He has appeared on NBC affiliate WSMV’s Today In Nashville for his first published children’s book Pippin No Lickin’. The follow-up is the second book in the series Pippin No Drippin’.