Kathryn Cave facts for kids

Kathryn Cave was born in 1948 in Aldershot, England. She is a British author known for writing books for children. One of her most famous books is Something Else.

This book was so special that it won the very first international UNESCO prize. This award, called Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance, celebrates books that teach about being accepting and understanding of others. Something Else was even turned into a TV cartoon series and a play for the stage!

Kathryn Cave has three children, Eleanor, Joseph, and Alice, and six grandchildren. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked as an editor for big publishing companies like Penguin. Today, she writes books for Frances Lincoln, a publishing house in North London, where she also lives in Hampstead.

Discover Kathryn Cave's Books

Kathryn Cave has written many exciting books for young readers. Her stories often feature interesting characters and adventures.

Novels and Chapter Books

• Dragonrise (1984)
• Just My Luck (1987)
• Poor Little Mary (1989)
• Henry Hobbs, Alien (1990)
• Running Battles (1992)
• Andrew Takes the Plunge (1994)
• Best Friends for Ever (1994)
• Jumble (1995)
• The Emperor's Gruckle Hound (1996)
• William and the Wolves (1999)
• Septimus Similon, Practising Wizard (2000)
• Henry Hobbs, Space Voyager (2001)
• Henry Hobbs and the Lost Planet (2002)

Picture Books for Younger Readers

Kathryn Cave has also written many lovely picture books, often working with talented illustrators.

• Out for the Count (1991) illustrated by Chris Riddell
• Something Else (1994) illustrated by Chris Riddell
• Horatio Happened (1998) illustrated by Chris Riddell
• W is for World (1998) illustrated by Oxfam
• Henry's Song (2000) illustrated by Sue Hendra
• The Boy Who Became an Eagle (2000) illustrated by Nick Maland
• The Brave Little Grork (2002) illustrated by Nick Maland
• One Child, One Seed (2002) illustrated by Oxfam
• You've Got Dragons (2003) illustrated by Nick Maland
• That's What Friends Do (2004) illustrated by Nick Maland
• Friends (2005) illustrated by Nick Maland

Awards and Recognition

Kathryn Cave's book Something Else has received important awards for its message.

• 1997: Die Kinder- und Jugendbuchliste (RB/SR) in Germany.
• 1997: UNESCO prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance. This award highlights books that promote understanding and acceptance among young people.