Dougal and the Blue Cat is a book based on the famous Anglo-French stop-motion animated children's television series, The Magic Roundabout (original French title: Le Manège enchanté). The story features the shaggy, philosophical dog, Dougal, and a mysterious new character, the Blue Cat, who disrupts the gentle routines of the Magic Garden. The plot involves a slightly surreal and charming adventure, focusing on the simple, gentle humor and philosophical musings characteristic of the show.