Eric the Museum Rat

By Catherine McArdle

A lovable rat, a thieving cat, a daring heist… Discover a briliantly funny picture book adventure from a talented debut author-illustrator!

Eric works hard to keep the museum clean and tidy – but he is NOT allowed to touch its many wonderful treasures. Only Very Important People are allowed to do that.

But everything changes when Eric discovers some long-lost jewels…

• A fun-filled museum adventure with a very SPARKLY twist!

• The stunning debut picture book from Catherine McArdle, twice longlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards.

• A delightfully funny readaloud text and brilliantly imaginative illustrations, packed with detail – perfect for readers aged 3+

Format: Paperback
Release Date: 30 Jul 2026
ISBN: 978-0-00-879719-5

Catherine McArdle is a graduate (with distinction) of the prestigious Cambridge School of Art, twice longlisted for the AOI World Illustration Awards. She loves to experiment with different media – and to create characters that children will identify with and will make them laugh. She lives with her family in London.

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