The Halloween squad

Boocat

Made of: White piped meringue. The shy little meringue ghost.

Boocat is a cartoon cat made out of white piped meringue, shaped like a little ghost. A swirl peak topped with glossy lavender goo, lavender ears, a wavy ghost-sheet hem, raised paws and a lavender-striped tail make this the lightest cat in the whole bakery.

Boocat is the shy one of the Halloween squad, and the gentlest by far. Boocat practises saying boo in the mirror every evening, very seriously, and then always ends up giving a hug instead. Boocat loves sleepovers, floating quietly from one sleeping bag to the next making sure everyone feels cosy.

Favourite spot: the windowsill at night, beside a pair of glowing pumpkins, looking up at the moon and waving at the houses across the road.

Quirks: goes a little pink when complimented, can be found in the airing cupboard on cold days, and is quite happy to be called cute instead of scary. For people who like their spooky season soft and cosy, Boocat is the one.