- Hardcover: 77 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; 1st ed. edition (3 Aug 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744519241
- ISBN-13: 978-0744519242
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 19.4 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 166,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Did you know that white cats are usually deaf? Or that when a cat is frightened it sweats through its feet? Or that ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows to mourn the death of a cat? Any self-respecting cat lover will be delighted to discover these feline facts and more in Nicola Bayley's The Necessary Cat, a lovely, old-fashioned tribute to cats and kittens of all varieties. Exquisitely detailed, whimsical illustrations in diverse styles highlight Bayley's scrapbook-like collection of old-fashioned cat toys (and new ones, too!); cat stats; cat lore; cat poems by such luminaries as William Wordsworth, W.B. Yeats, and Walter de la Mare; cat words; and famous cats and their infamous feats. Feline fanciers of all ages will enjoy pawing through this delightful album--dare we say it's the cat's meow? (All ages) --Amazon.com
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This collection of cat lore and ephemera includes such things as: cat toys and plants; odd cat words and facts; and cat literature including nursery rhymes and poems by Wordsworth, Yeats and Walter de la Mare.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Beautiful illustrations, fascinating facts and poems that are just great. This book has all good things about cats that those who love them will love.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having loved the Patchwork cat as a child i couldn't resist buying this. The illustrations are stunning, its worth buying the book for that alone! The book itself is full of lovely little poems and sayings etc. A cat lover will love this book.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
What A Wonderful And Thoughtful Book
28 July 1999
Format:Hardcover
I recently bought this book and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I too would recommend this book for cat lovers everywhere. My favorite thing in this book is: When In Doubt - Wash It's a wonderful bit contributed by Paul Gallico and speaks volumes about the attitudes of our feline friends. Thumbs up on the illistrations too. Great job!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Exquisite Cat Art.
29 Mar 1999
Format:Hardcover
Nicola Bayley's latest is a treat for cat lovers and anyone who enjoys brilliant illustrations. She has combined her love of cats, literature, fine art, and pure charm. If you like any or all of these, then this is for you.
Although she is listed as an illustrator of children's books (The Patchwork Cat is a classic) her skill should rank her along with other great artists.
A MUST for all CAT Lovers!
18 Nov 1998
Format:Hardcover
This book is a MUST if you are a cat lover. The poetry, writings, and art are great! You can read it over and over and be delighted each time. You can also just skim through the beautiful art when you need to be entertained.
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