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The Cat Who Went to Heaven
by Elizabeth Coatsworth Raoul VitaleIn ancient Japan, a struggling artist is angered when his housekeeper brings home a tiny white cat he can barely afford to feed. But when the village's head priest commissions a painting of the Buddha for a healthy sum, the artist softens toward the animal he believes has brought him luck. According to legend, the proud and haughty cat was denied the Buddha's blessing for refusing to accept his teachings and pay him homage. So when the artist, moved by compassion for his pet, includes the cat in his painting, the priest rejects the work and decrees that it must be destroyed. It seems the artist's life is ruined as well--until he is rewarded for his act of love by a Buddhist miracle. This timeless fable has been a classic since its first publication in 1930, and this beautifully reillustrated edition brings the magic and wonder of the tale to a new generation of readers.
The Cat Who Went to Heaven
by Elizabeth Coatsworth Raoul VitaleIn ancient Japan, a struggling artist is angered when his housekeeper brings home a tiny white cat he can barely afford to feed. But when the village’s head priest commissions a painting of the Buddha for a healthy sum, the artist softens toward the animal he believes has brought him luck. According to legend, the proud and haughty cat was denied the Buddha’s blessing for refusing to accept his teachings and pay him homage. So when the artist, moved by compassion for his pet, includes the cat in his painting, the priest rejects the work and decrees that it must be destroyed. It seems the artist’s life is ruined as well—until he is rewarded for his act of love by a Buddhist miracle. This timeless fable has been a classic since its first publication in 1930, and this beautifully reillustrated edition brings the magic and wonder of the tale to a new generation of readers.
The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man
by Lloyd AlexanderWhen he begins dealing with humanity, Lionel the cat begins to understand why his wizard master was reluctant to change him into a man.
The Cat Who Wore a Pot on Her Head
by Jan Slepian Ann SeidlerBendemolena decides she likes to wear a shiny pot on her head. When her mother asks her to run some errands, Bendemolena hears everything through the shiny pot. Confusion unfolds, but Bendemolena manages to pull through with a lot of fun and a smile.
The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside
by Cynthia Von BuhlerAll tigers and tabbies, calicos and strays, kittens and cats, need love. And trust. They want things just so. And, sometimes, they do not want to come inside. But a little patience and a little attention can make all the difference . . .Here's a loving tribute to feline companionship, sure to warm human and kitty hearts-because cat company is worth waiting for!
The Cat Who'll Live Forever: The Final Adventures of Norton, the Perfect Cat, and His Imperfect Human (Americana Ser.)
by Peter GethersThe final, poignant chapter in a trilogy of bestselling true stories about a floppy-eared Scottish Fold named Norton Peter Gethers was a confirmed cat hater until the day he received a six-week-old kitten as a gift. Walking the streets of New York with Norton tucked into his pocket, Gethers began forming an intense attachment to his new pet. Before long Norton was flying with his owner on the Concorde to Europe, sipping milk in Parisian cafés, and eating custom-made pounce pizzas at Spago. Soon Gethe...
The Cat Who: Could Read Backwards, Ate Danish Modern, Turned On and Off
by Lilian Jackson BraunThis is a compilation of LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN's first three The Cat Who books. The first title, The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, tells how Koko came to live with Jim Qwilleran. The second title, The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern, tells how he acquired Yum Yum. The third title, The Cat Who Turned On And Off, tells of their stay in Junk Town among the antic dealers. The two Siamese cats help Jim Qwilleran solve several murder mysteries.
The Cat With One Curled Whisker
by Kathy ChristensenLollipop is an adorable kitten who was born a little bit different. She wonders why this happened to her and how she&’ll ever learn to embrace her uniqueness.Join Lollipop on her heartwarming journey as she meets a young artist who helps her celebrate what makes her special. Discover the magic that unfolds when this sweet kitten learns to love herself just the way she is.
The Cat Zodiac: Astrology for Your Cat
by Maggy GreymalkinLong have humans looked to the stars for guidance in their lives, but what about the destiny of their cats? On the surface, cats may seem to care about very little other than finding the sunniest spots to nap or the best boxes to hide in, but they have higher paths, greater purposes and truer callings in life. Providing insight into the signs, the stars and the elements and how they affect every aspect of a cat’s life, with horoscopes, tarot and paw readings for mystic moggies, this book is the perfect guide to the secrets of the cat zodiac.
The Cat Zodiac: Astrology for Your Cat
by Maggy GreymalkinLong have humans looked to the stars for guidance in their lives, but what about the destiny of their cats? On the surface, cats may seem to care about very little other than finding the sunniest spots to nap or the best boxes to hide in, but they have higher paths, greater purposes and truer callings in life. Providing insight into the signs, the stars and the elements and how they affect every aspect of a cat’s life, with horoscopes, tarot and paw readings for mystic moggies, this book is the perfect guide to the secrets of the cat zodiac.
The Cat and Mrs. Cary
by Doris GatesMrs. Cary had been prepared for many changes when she moved from the city to her little house with the garden by the sea, but her life would be quiet and well-ordered—she would see to that. No cat had figured in her plans, no cat at all, and definitely not a cat that talked. But there he was, near the fishpond. "He was sitting just beyond the fence, a thin and scraggly-looking creature having almost as many colors as a patchwork quilt. Clearly this was no feline aristocrat, but a battle-scarred veteran who told Mrs. Cary in no uncertain terms that he was not a cat, but The Cat. Though Mrs. Cary felt a trifle uneasy about it, she at least struck a bargain with him: in exchange for his not molesting the goldfish she would furnish room and board. It was a good working arrangement, and since only she could understand his language he became very useful in supplying odd bits of information—about smugglers, for instance. Children had not figured, either, in Mrs. Cary's calculations, but she astonished herself pleasantly by inviting her eleven-year-old nephew to spend his vacation with her. And, surprisingly, the Cat and Brad were inseparable friends from their very first meeting. It was a very different summer from what Mrs. Cary had expected—but a gay and glorious one with an intriguing mystery to solve, The Cat to civilize in some small measure, a boy to build up, and—best of all—new neighbors to change into old friends.
The Cat and the Corpse in the Old Barn
by Kate High'Animal lovers will delight' Ann Granger'A real treat . . . I loved it. Cats, dogs, murder and a credible and relatable heroine' Barbara NadelClarice Beech has two passions in life: animal rescue and Detective Inspector Rick Beech. She is devoted to the first but she and Rick have been separated for the past six months - life without him is hard.Clarice shares her other love, for contemporary ceramics, with the charming Lady Vita Fayrepoynt. When Vita's adopted three-legged ginger cat Walter disappears from Weatherby Hall Clarice is called in to find him. Walter, snug in an old barn, is quite well. But his discovery ends with Clarice in hospital, and Rose Miller, late of the Old Vicarage in the morgue. There is nothing natural about Rose's death...Putting their differences aside, Clarice and Rick are drawn together to try to understand the murder that has shaken the rural Lincolnshire community. As she explores Rose's past Clarice is pulled into a shady world of blackmail, scams and violence. And as the secrets of Weatherby Hall and the Fayrepoynt family threaten to spill out Clarice finds friendships tested, and her own life at risk.A debut mystery set in the Lincolnshire Wolds, featuring an amateur detective who mixes sleuthing with her other great love: animal rescue. The perfect classic crime mystery for fans of Ann Granger, M. C. Beaton and Caroline Graham's Midsomer Murders.
The Cat and the Corpse in the Old Barn
by Kate High'Animal lovers will delight' Ann Granger'A real treat . . . I loved it. Cats, dogs, murder and a credible and relatable heroine' Barbara NadelClarice Beech has two passions in life: animal rescue and Detective Inspector Rick Beech. She is devoted to the first but she and Rick have been separated for the past six months - life without him is hard.Clarice shares her other love, for contemporary ceramics, with the charming Lady Vita Fayrepoynt. When Vita's adopted three-legged ginger cat Walter disappears from Weatherby Hall Clarice is called in to find him. Walter, snug in an old barn, is quite well. But his discovery ends with Clarice in hospital, and Rose Miller, late of the Old Vicarage in the morgue. There is nothing natural about Rose's death...Putting their differences aside, Clarice and Rick are drawn together to try to understand the murder that has shaken the rural Lincolnshire community. As she explores Rose's past Clarice is pulled into a shady world of blackmail, scams and violence. And as the secrets of Weatherby Hall and the Fayrepoynt family threaten to spill out Clarice finds friendships tested, and her own life at risk.A debut mystery set in the Lincolnshire Wolds, featuring an amateur detective who mixes sleuthing with her other great love: animal rescue. The perfect classic crime mystery for fans of Ann Granger, M. C. Beaton and Caroline Graham's Midsomer Murders.
The Cat and the Curmudgeon
by Cleveland AmoryThe Runaway Sequel to the Runaway Bestseller about the Runaway Cat Famous fabulist and curmudgeon humorist Cleveland Amory has done it again. In this best-selling sequel to The Cat Who Came for Christmas, Amory and feisty feline Polar Bear continue their wonderful true adventures. Despite his hard-knock beginnings, Polar Bear is finicky about his newfound fame. Will he overcome his aversion to the paparazzi? Will nine lives be long enough for him to answer all his fan mail? Will Cleveland's story of Nancy Reagan's family furniture finally lure Polar Bear from beneath the bed? This tale of two curmudgeons will tickle the fancy of everyone who has ever been owned by a cat.
The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train
by Peter BentlyFrom the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a pacy rhyming adventure, perfect for any child who loves trains. When a naughty little mouse steals cheese from the station master, a battle between cat and mouse follows! But they put their differences aside when a big, red steam train comes tearing down the track straight towards them! Exquisitely illustrated, this cat and mouse chase is a truly memorable ride that will be good for many repeated trips.'This is a book that children will really enjoy... It's a book that will give children's sense of adventure a boost up the bottom.' - Rhino Reads
The Cat at the Wall
by Deborah EllisOn Israel's West Bank, a cat sneaks into a small Palestinian house that has just been commandeered by two Israeli soldiers. The house seems empty, until the cat realizes that a little boy is hiding beneath the floorboards. Should she help him? After all, she's just a cat. Or is she? It turns out that this particular cat is not used to thinking about anyone but herself. She was once a regular North American girl who only had to deal with normal middle-school problems -- staying under the teachers' radar, bullying her sister and the uncool kids at school, outsmarting her clueless parents. But that was before she died and came back to life as a cat, in a place with a whole different set of rules for survival. It's not long before the boy's teacher and classmates come looking for him, and the house is suddenly surrounded by Palestinian villagers throwing rocks, and the sound of Israeli tanks approaching. Not my business, thinks the cat. And then she suddenly understands what happened to the boy's parents, and knows it's up to her to diffuse the situation. But what can a cat do?
The Cat at the Wall
by Deborah EllisA remarkable and thought-provoking new novel set on Israel’s West Bank, by the author of The Breadwinner.On Israel’s West Bank, a cat sneaks into a small Palestinian house that has just been commandeered by two Israeli soldiers. The house seems empty, until the cat realizes that a little boy is hiding beneath the floorboards.Should she help him?After all, she’s just a cat.Or is she?It turns out that this particular cat is not used to thinking about anyone but herself. She was once a regular North American girl who only had to deal with normal middle-school problems — staying under the teachers’ radar, bullying her sister and the uncool kids at school, outsmarting her clueless parents.But that was before she died and came back to life as a cat, in a place with a whole different set of rules for survival.When the little boy is discovered, the soldiers don’t know what to do with him. Where are the child’s parents? Why has he been left alone in the house? It is not long before his teacher and classmates come looking for him, and the house is suddenly surrounded by Palestinian villagers throwing rocks, and the sound of Israeli tanks approaching.Not my business, thinks the cat. And then she sees a photograph, and suddenly she understands what happened to the boy’s parents, and why they have not returned. And as the soldiers begin to panic, and disaster seems certain, she knows that it is up to her to diffuse the situation.But what can a cat do? What can any one creature do?Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
The Cat from Outer Space
by Ted KeyA Most Extraordinary Cat. Adults and younger readers will enjoy this comic science fiction hoopla. A spaceship? A telepathic cat who communicates with humans and wears a collar with magic power? That's Jake, an unusual cat who landed on Earth when his spaceship was hit by "space garbage" in the Earth's atmosphere. Now that he's on Earth, all he wants is to escape. But, with the military and the most brilliant scientists in the land trying to capture him, it won't be easy. The fun and excitement begin when Jake and his friends, Wilson, Link, and Liz, plan all kinds of outrageous schemes to outwit everyone--to get Jake off the ground and back to his home in outer space!
The Cat in the Hat
by Dr SeussRainy days are no fun. But the Cat in the Hat shows up with games and tricks that are bound for trouble!
The Cat in the Hat
by SeussPoor Dick and Sally. It's cold and wet and they're stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! Written by Dr. Seuss in 1957 in response to the concern that "pallid primers [with] abnormally courteous, unnaturally clean boys and girls' were leading to growing illiteracy among children, The Cat in the Hat (the first Random House Beginner Book) changed the way our children learn how to read.
The Cat in the Hat (Beginner Books(R))
by Dr. SeussHave a ball with Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat in this classic picture book...but don't forget to clean up your mess! A dreary day turns into a wild romp when this beloved story introduces readers to the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2. A favorite among kids, parents and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic ryhme to encourage and delight beginning readers. Then he said "That is that." And then he was gone With a tip of his hat. Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You&’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (Beginner Books(R))
by Dr. SeussThe riotously funny follow-up to The Cat in the Hat!The Cat is back—along with some surpise friends—in this beloved Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. Dick and Sally have no time to play. It's winter and they have mountains of snow to shovel. So when the Cat comes to visit, he decides to go inside and to take a bath. No problem, right? Wrong! The pink ring he leaves in the tub creates is a very BIG pink problem when he transfers the stubborn stain from the bath onto Mother's white dress, Dad's shoes, the floors, the walls, and ultimately, over the entire yard full of snow! Will the kids EVER clean up the mess? You bet they will, with some help from the Cat and his helpers: 26 miniature cats (AKA Little Cats A-Z) who live inside the Cat's hat! This classic Dr. Seuss story is the perfect choice for beginning readers and read-alouds, especially on snow days! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back!
by Dr SeussFor very young readers, this sequel to The Cat in the Hat has the Cat relying on other Cats to help him clean.
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back: Read & Listen Edition (Beginner Books(R))
by Dr. SeussThe Cat in the Hat returns for more out-of-control fun in this wintry Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. It&’s a snowy day and Dick and Sally are stuck shoveling . . . until the Cat in the Hat arrives to liven things up (to say the least!). Featuring the Cat&’s helpers Little Cat A, Little Cat B, and so on, and ending with a gigantic Voom, The Cat in the Hat Comes Back is a riotous, fun-filled follow-up to Dr. Seuss&’s classic The Cat in the Hat. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About Christmas! (Big Golden Book)
by Tish RabeThis rhymed retelling of the hit PBS Kids holiday special The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! is bound to become a cherished keepsake. Written in a style reminiscent of Clement Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, the book retells the story from the Cat's Christmas Eve Party through his various mishaps while attempting to return young reindeer Ralph home in time to pull Santa's sled. Along the way, readers are introduced to a herd of elephants with an uncanny ability to smell water; a pod of dolphins who can communicate across far distances; and a single-minded army of Christmas Island crabs—all of whom demonstrate how working together is the best way to solve a problem, and how being home for the holidays is the best place to be. A perfect gift for fans of the hit PBS Kids TV showThe Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!—and an ideal choice for reading aloud—this is a book the whole family can enjoy together!This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.