Moira the Moniaive Moggy: Finding Her Place is a gentle, illustrated picture book about a small ginger cat who arrives somewhere new and takes her time discovering where she belongs.
After arriving unexpectedly in the village of Moniaive, Moira spends the day quietly exploring her surroundings. She watches, listens, and notices small acts of kindness as they appear — a bowl of milk, a friendly presence, a moment of calm. Nothing is rushed, and no decisions are forced.
Told through soft, thoughtful language and richly detailed watercolour-style illustrations inspired by the Dumfries & Galloway landscape, this story celebrates patience, trust, and the idea that belonging doesn’t always happen straight away.
Perfect for shared reading, Moira the Moniaive Moggy is a calm and comforting book for children — and adults — who enjoy gentle narratives, beautiful artwork, and stories rooted in real places.
✨ Local author • Signed copies available ✨
Written and illustrated by a Dumfries & Gallowway–based author.
Signed copies are available — please select the option above and add a dedication if required.
Book details
ISBN: 978-1-919501-80-2
Format: Paperback, full-colour picture book
Size: 210 × 210 mm
Pages: 32 pages (plus covers)
Age range: 4–8 years
Price: £7.99
Comes with two free Moira Bookmarks
Published and printed in the United Kingdom.
Registered with Nielsen BookData and available to bookshops and libraries.
Sale or return available by arrangement.Written and illustrated by Keith Shaw Buckley
