The Schmitz’, that’s us. Mom, Dad, the twins, and I. Up until that morning when Schmitz’s 
cat walked into the kitchen to vomit, we were a completely normal family. Now we are famous. Everyone in town knows us.
Even the pizza delivery guy, who visits Mom every day. For Mom doesn’t cook any more; she doesn’t even boil with rage. Mom is on strike.
In Going off like Schmitz’s Cat, Frauke Angel, actress and multi-award winning author from Dresden, and illustrator Stephanie Brittnacher tell the story about the strike of mother Schmitz from the perspective of the son. From one day to the next, the father and the children find themselves in an exceptional situation: No food on the table, no freshly washed clothes, and an empty refrigerator. Mom makes herself comfortable in the garden and watches the family chaos unfold.
The illustrations follow Schmitz’s cat and show the drama from the pet’s perspective.
by Stephanie Brittnacher & Frauke Angel
… a book that will bring a lot of joy to children and the moms reading to them. The daily family chaos and the extreme stress many mothers face take center stage in a witty and heartwarming story. […] – Biber & Butzemann Blog
It is great fun and gets you thinking […] prompts a discussion with your children regarding living together as a family and supporting each other. […] Exceptional! – Review on amazon.de
- Shortlisted for the LovelyBooks Readers’ Prize 2017
edition pastorplatz | hc | 70 pp | 170 x 300 mm | Oct 2017 | 5+
Rights sold: Korean
All other rights available except Chinese (simpl.)
[original title: Geht ab wie Schmitz’ Katze]