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Cunning Cat Tales

Cunning Cat Tales

by Laura Cecil (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 2003

    $4.33

  • Used

    Hardcover 2001

    $3.25
Synopsis

A beautifully illustrated collection of stories with a cat theme. The collection includes: Puss in Boots: a retelling of the classic story about the miller's youngest son who inherits his father's cat. This meagre inheritance soon turns out to be a blessing in disguise as the cunning cat sets about improving his master's fortunes. The White Cat is the mysterious resident of a sumptuous castle, stumbled upon by a young prince in search of the perfect bride. Will the prince have the courage to uncover her secrets and grant them both the happiness they seek? Old Mr Pussycat tells of a wise old pussycat who helps a warm-hearted little girl in trouble. But when her selfish and spiteful sister pretends to need his help, her reward comes as a nasty surprise! The stories are vibrantly illustrated, breathing new life into these classic children's tales.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 80
 Publisher: Chrysalis Children's Books
Published: 15 May 2003
ISBN 10: 1843650231
ISBN 13: 9781843650232

Media Reviews
A cat? What use is a cat? asks the poor miller's son. What use indeed? In some of the best traditional tales, the sleeping puss by the fireside is magically transformed into a cunning creature who slinks into the story and helps our fairytale hero find his happy ending. These cats--Puss in Boots, The White Cat, and Sir Pussycat--are no exception. This spirited collection is cleverly designed with distinctive type styles to help add realism and expression when they are read aloud, and to guide young children reading for themselves. Emma Chichester Clark has written and illustrated many highly praised books for children, including I Love You, Blue Kangaroo!; Where Are You, Blue Kangaroo?; and Little Miss Muffet's Count-Along Surprise. Laura Cecil is a well-known anthologist, whose books include Noah and the Space Ark.
Author Bio
Laura Cecil is a well-known author and agent living in London. Emma Chichester Clark studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College. She won the Mother Goose Award in 1988 as the best newcomer to children's book illustration. Since then she has become internationally known for her illustrations of books by such well-known authors as Margaret Mahy, Roald Dahl and Anne Fine. Her first book for Pavilion was Thumbelina, a sensitive retelling by Jane Falloon of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. She has just won the Grinzane Junior Award 2000, and is the first-ever winner of this new international children's book award.