Eric the Museum Rat: A brilliantly funny children’s illustrated picture book new for 2026

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