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A stunning new edition of T.S. Eliot's beloved cat poems containing beautiful original colour illustrations by Axel Scheffler.
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Cats! Some are sane, some are mad and some are good and some are bad.
Meet magical Mr Mistoffelees, sleepy Old Deuteronomy and curious Rum Tum Tugger. But you'll be lucky to meet Macavity because Macavity's not there!
In 1925 T.S. Eliot became co-director of Faber and Faber, who remain his publishers to this day. Throughout the 1930s he composed the now famous poems about Macavity, Old Deuteronomy, Mr Mistoffelees and many other cats, under the name of 'Old Possum'. In 1981 Eliot's poems were set to music by Andrew Lloyd Webber as Cats which went on to become the longest-running Broadway musical in history.
This new edition, published on the 70th anniversary of the book and on the 80th anniversary of Faber and Faber, contains original colour illustrations by the award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having just received my first copy of this from Amazon I am now ordering further copies to give as presents to all my nieces and nephews - I may even try and persuade my own youngest children that they are not too old to be read too! The poems themselves are of course classics but Axel Scheffler's beautiful (and funny) illustrations are what will make children treasure this book and demand that it be read and re-read. If you are still in the habit of reading to your children then I urge you to treat yourself and them with this lovely book. You will not regret it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I remember these poems from my own childhood, and loved Bentley's pictures but my children have grown up with Axel Scheffler's Gruffalo and other Julia Donaldson titles and so were attracted immediately to this book by the familiar illustrations and with good reason. And what a wonderful selection of poems we they found inside, accompanied by Scheffler's depictions of the different cats in his easy-going and good-humoured style. T S Eliot's verse is rich with rhythm and rhyme and language that reminds you of a bygone era, and yet the Cats with their many temperaments remain bright, fun and appealing three generations later and it's no wonder that this strong collection sparked a musical that endures equally well. A treasure that no child's bookshelf should be without, and a brilliant gift for a cat-lover of any age.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Just seen this book in town and rushed home to buy it (at almost half the price!) My grandchildren love all the books they have with Axel Scheffler illustrations - The Gruffalo, Stick Man etc.- and I know this will be a great favourite. Can't wait to read it with them!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
gorgeous
stunning edition of these classic poems .... the illustrations are fantastic! it really brought the poems tolife for my 5 year old.
Published 8 months ago by J. B. Lawler
Beautiful
This is a timeless classic collection of poems loved by my son since he was 3. This edition is beautifully illustrated and will make a great addition to add to any collection of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by urbangardener
CATS!!!
I wish I could remember why I ordered this book. I had written down the title from either the TV or newspaper. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sandymalc
Funny book
My Grandaughter just cannot put this book down she thinks it is so funny.
If a book makes a 9yr old laugh it carn't be bad.
If a book makes a 9yr old laugh it carn't be bad.
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Jeffrey B. Long
humourous, unique collection of verse
we love cats [the animals and musical!).. and found it a great add-on.. bought for 11 yr old, who enjoyed and enthusiastically read nearly all way through, but wanted to 'save'... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Shriek
Updated classic
All the appeal of a classic but with familiar and modern illustrations. Nice gift for young and old alike.
Published 20 months ago by S. Howell
Awesome!
My 6-year-old wanted a "cat" book in the bookshop - she was after one of the mass-produced short "chapter" ones. THEN she found this and LOVES it!! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dr Fiona J. Tweedie
Pussy Galore
I have always loved this book. This copy was a birthday present for my 10-yr old grandson who has just discovered it; one of the poems was read out is his class.
Published 24 months ago by J. Jackson
Old Possum's book...
Beautiful edition for child - lovely quality and illustrations by a well-loved children's illustrator. Good value. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Monkika
Ideal for all cat lovers
Bought this book for my daughter who loves cats,unlike myself.
However this is an excellent book easy to read and wonderful
illustrations. Read more
However this is an excellent book easy to read and wonderful
illustrations. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Meg Ryan
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