
Baltimore, Maryland Jun 19, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Katy in Central Park, written and illustrated by Ella English, has just been released.
This exciting chapter book lets kids explore NYC alongside Katy, Manhattan's superstar singing cat, in the second adventure of the hit Kitty in the City Series.
About the Book:
Title: Katy in Central Park
Release Date: June 18, 2025
Children's Chapter Book (Ages 5 - 8)
Publisher: Crimson Dragon Publishing
Format: Kindle ebook and Paperback
Broadway's favorite singing cat is back on the sceneand this time, she's headed to Central Park! In Katy in Central Park, Katy is ready for a quiet day with her owner Lilian until their picnic basket is suddenly snatched.
With her best cat buddy, Weasel at her side, Katy dashes through the park's winding paths, determined to solve the mystery. But is everything really what it seems?
This charming chapter book, written and illustrated by Ella English, is full of fun, friendship, and feline flairplus an important lesson about thinking twice before making snap decisions.
Bonus alert! At the end of the book, young readers can dive into a bundle of Did You Know? facts about Central Park. Did you know Belvedere Castle is perched high above Turtle Pond and used to house a weather station? Or that Central Park Zoo is home to snow leopards, sea lions, and red pandas? There are over 280 species of birds in the park, and the entire park is 843 acresthat's about 640 football fields!
Perfect for emerging readers aged 5-8, this adventure delivers laugh-out-loud moments alongside meaningful lessons about critical thinking and patience. The second book in the beloved Kitty in the City series continues Katy's journey from Broadway stardom to Central Park adventure, taking readers on a thrilling ride through New York's most iconic locations while teaching valuable lessons about friendship, problem-solving, and seeing beyond first impressions.
Celebrate by grabbing a blanket, heading to Central Park, and sharing a storytime picnic with Katy the singing cat!
About the Author
Ella English was born and raised in London before making her home in Baltimore, Maryland. Drawing inspiration from her experiences in both vibrant cities, she writes and illustrates stories that celebrate urban life through the eyes of curious, adventurous characters. Her "Kitty in the City" series reflects her love of city exploration and her belief that adventure can be found around every corner.
Ella is also the author of The Merblood Saga, a dark fantasy YA series that plunges readers into a haunting underwater realm filled with cursed mermaids, ancient magic, and buried secrets. The series - Book 1: "Selena Flowers and the Cursed Ruby" and Book 2: "Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides" - has been a hit with young readers, drawing them into its mysterious and dangerous world.
When she's not weaving dark magic or drawing cats, Ella is kept busy by her two mischievous felines who make sure she stays entertained and grounded. Follow her adventures (and plenty of cat cameos) on www.instagram.com/ellaenglishauthor and tiktok.com/@ellaenglish
KATY IN CENTRAL PARK is available:
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Katy-Central-Park-Kitty-City-ebook/dp/B0F4Q3CLZC/
Publisher: https://crimsondragonpublishing.com/product/kitty-in-the-city-bundle/



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