The Taming of the Cat by Helen Cooper
NEW STATESMAN'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR! An exquisite story within a story as told by mouse to a cat who wants to eat him... 'Beguiling . . . utterly delightful.' Books for Keeps 'A classic fairy tale with beautiful illustrations.' The Week Junior 'A delicious treat.' Guardian Brie the mouse is caught in the paws of Gorgonzola the cat, facing certain death. How can he survive? Well, the cheese shop where they live is a source of great inspiration. The cheese labels tell stories of a world beyond their four walls . . . So Brie starts telling a riveting story, of princesses who don't want to be married, of cats that can turn into panthers, of a magical realm deep within a mountain and an extraordinary quest to break a spell . . . Children will be dazzled by the extraordinarily detailed illustrations. This promises to be a book to treasure forever.Helen Cooper is an author and illustrator whose work includes classic titles such as The Bear Under the Stairs, Pumpkin Soup, The Baby Who Wouldn't Go to Bed, The Hippo at the End of the Hall and Tatty Ratty. Her books have been translated into 30 languages and won many awards including the Library Association Kate Greenaway Medal - twice.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780571376018 |
| ISBN 10 | 0571376010 |
| Title | The Taming of the Cat |
| Author | Helen Cooper |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Year published | 2023-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |