Heidi McKinnon is a childen's book author and illustrator based in sunny Melbourne, Australia, where she lives with her partner Seamus, daughter Ava, and their very lazy cat Pepé. Her books include I Just Ate My Friend, Baz & Benz, and There's No Such Thing and have been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards. When she is not writing stories or drawing pictures, Heidi enjoys reading, binge-watching her favorite TV shows, and photography--although most of her pictures feature her cat asleep.

"McKinnon's follow-up to the adorable Floof (2024) is an equally sweet new sibling tale... Proof paw-sitive that dogs and cats can become the best of friends."

--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Floof

"Filled with fun and whimsy." --The Book Muse

"A feel-good read for cat friends everywhere and will have you smiling with every page turn. With seriously cute (and floofy) illustrations in famously fabulous McKinnon style, you are going to wish you owned your very own Floof by the time you close the cover." --Kids' Book Review

"A wonderfully humorous look at a big fluffy cat. . .and the mischief it gets involved in." --ReadPlus

"Share this with young cat enthusiasts who have Floof in their household or neighborhood cat that they know and love."―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Book

"Charming, original, and fun"―Midwest Book Review

"Lighthearted fur-ball cuteness, beginning to end."―Shelf Awareness

"Calling all kitty lovers: This charmer will make a purr-fect gift for new cat parents"―Kirkus Reviews

"[B]oth endearing and funny...Shmoof is an ideal choice for toddler and preschool storytimes, especially when exploring themes of friendship and getting along."--Booklist

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-09-30

Length: 32 pages