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A modern masterpiece - Evening Standard; A balm to the spirits - The Observer; A 25 minute animated film based on the award-winning picture book by Antonia Barber, illustrated by Nicola Bayley. The Mousehole Cat is based on an old Cornish legend. It tells the story of Tom Bawcock through the eyes of his cat, Mowzer. One winter, the Great Storm-Cat comes snarling and leaping at the harbour walls so that no boat can go out to fish. When all the food in the village is gone, Tom decides he must brave the terrible weather. As they sail into the mountainous seas, Mowzer sings a lullaby to calm the Great Storm-Cat of the sea. Tom catches enough fish to feed the entire village. And to this day the people of Mousehole hold a procession and feast every Christmas in memory of brave Tom Bawcock. Special feature: The Making of the Mousehole Cat. Featuring Antonia Barber and Nicola Bayley. It explains how the book came to be written and illustrated and shows how the original illustrations were brought to life by computer animation.
The Mousehole Cat is part of the unique Grasshopper Collection offering quality DVDs for children
The Mousehole Cat is part of the unique Grasshopper Collection offering quality DVDs for children
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The Mousehole Cat is part of the unique Grasshopper Collection offering quality DVDs for children
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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We gave away our Mousehole Cat video when we moved to America a while ago. Re-reading the book the other evening we decided that, even though our daughter is now 14, the beautiful way this film is made - animating the wonderful illustrations from the book, made it worth purchasing for our collection and for the neighbours children to watch.
This does not disappoint, and (call us softy's) we tend to 'fill up' every time when Old Tom and Mowzer sail home with their catch ... ending with a feast of morgy-broth and star-gazy pie.
This is a beautifully written tale, wonerfully animated and well worth the purchase price.
This does not disappoint, and (call us softy's) we tend to 'fill up' every time when Old Tom and Mowzer sail home with their catch ... ending with a feast of morgy-broth and star-gazy pie.
This is a beautifully written tale, wonerfully animated and well worth the purchase price.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This video is absolutely beautiful and a delight to watch for both children and adults. Any cat lover would appreciate a copy to watch with their other Christmas related videos.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After having posted up a review for Cobweb's favourite music (cf: Naxos' Vivaldi Flute Concertos Vol. 2) our other Feline family member, the fine and handsome Juniper (Prince of Cats) wanted his recommendation put up here as well, and I am more than happy to oblige:
Whilst maintaining that the television and Christmas do not belong together (or the television and any other life enhancing activity for that matter) there is always going to be an exception, and this one is it - and it will only take up half an hour of the precious day after the Turkey (or Goose or Beef or Nut Roast or whatever) every December 25th.
Benefiting from being pre-CGI, Nicola Bayley's delightful illustrations are brought richly to life, Sian Phillips does an excellent narration and there is one beautifully understated little scene the night before they set out to sea which, if it doesn't bring a tear to your eye, proves indeed that you have a heart of stone.
There is a rousing rendition of Starry Gaze Pie at the conclusion of the story and a delightful animation-into-real life montage of cats at the end - the real life Mousehole Cat at the finish is a true star!
For cat lovers and families everywhere.
Whilst maintaining that the television and Christmas do not belong together (or the television and any other life enhancing activity for that matter) there is always going to be an exception, and this one is it - and it will only take up half an hour of the precious day after the Turkey (or Goose or Beef or Nut Roast or whatever) every December 25th.
Benefiting from being pre-CGI, Nicola Bayley's delightful illustrations are brought richly to life, Sian Phillips does an excellent narration and there is one beautifully understated little scene the night before they set out to sea which, if it doesn't bring a tear to your eye, proves indeed that you have a heart of stone.
There is a rousing rendition of Starry Gaze Pie at the conclusion of the story and a delightful animation-into-real life montage of cats at the end - the real life Mousehole Cat at the finish is a true star!
For cat lovers and families everywhere.
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fantastic dvd.
this dvd is a wonderful story.my children loved this when they were young.its beautiful told.adults and children alike will love it
Published 1 month ago by starlite
Mousehole Cat DVD
A delightful tale beautifully produced and illustrated. A Christmassy story but enjoyable at any time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anon
Beautiful, heartwarming story.
This is a really lovely story, beautifully told, which will appeal to children and young-at-heart adults, especially people who love cats! Read more
Published 6 months ago by D. K. Hallagan
Excellent
Excellent animation of a wonderful story. For some reason it has become traditional Christmas viewing in our house.
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by Saloio
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