Random House to Publish 3 Little Golden Books Starring Grumpy Cat

By Maryann Yin 

Grumpy Cat Kidlit (GalleyCat)Random House Children’s Books will publish a trio of Little Golden Books starring the internet sensation Grumpy Cat. Editor in chief Chris Angelilli will manage the three projects.

According to the press release, book one, entitled The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t, features a story where “Grumpy Cat’s friends and admirers try to get her to try new things and have fun, and each time she is even more resolved to say NO. In the end, she is right. Having fun is awful.”

The release date has been scheduled for July 26, 2016. Artist Stephanie Laberis has signed on to create the illustrations. The publication dates for book two and three have not yet been announced.