** The Alligator's Mouth Award 2024 - Longlist **
 
Blanksy the Street Cat written by Gavin Puckett, illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan
 
Seascapes and landscapes, snowy-capped hills. Colourful tulips and gold daffodils. His art was incredible, vibrant and loud.

Enough to make Pablo Picasso feel proud!When Blanksy the cat discovers a talent for painting murals he uses it to draw bigger and bigger crowds to help his friend Pete the busker become rich. But will money really make Pete happy?An entertaining story with fabulous illustrations by award-winning illustrator Allen Fatimaharan.