Kitty Black

Kitty Black is an emerging children’s author from Perth, with a background in psychology and research. Her first picture book, Who’s Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf?, was published in 2019 (New Frontier), followed by A Crocodile in the Family and Mr Bat Wants a Hat (Hachette Australia). In addition to writing picture books, Kitty has published numerous articles and blog posts about parenting for the likes of Mother.ly, Kidspot, Scary Mommy, Her View From Home, Parent.Co, The Mother Magazine and Mamapedia.

What type of books does Kitty Black write?

Kitty Black writes picture books for children, primarily illustrated stories aimed at young readers.

What age group are her books appropriate for?

Her books are picture books suitable for young children, typically preschool to early primary school readers.

What are some of Kitty Black's notable titles and publishers?

Her debut picture book is Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf? (2019, New Frontier). Other titles include A Crocodile in the Family and Mr Bat Wants a Hat, published by Hachette Australia.

Are Kitty Black's books part of a series or standalone stories?

Her published picture books are standalone stories rather than entries in an ongoing series.

What themes or topics does she explore in her work?

Her books often feature animal characters and family situations. Her background in psychology and parenting writing suggests an interest in emotions, family dynamics and child-friendly perspectives.