Sneakers, the Seaside Cat

Informationen zum Autor Margaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child’s experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children’s literature with such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny . Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include My World ; Christmas in the Barn ; The Dead Bird ; North, South, East, West ; and Good Day, Good Night . Anne Mortimer is the author and illustrator of Bunny's Easter Egg and Pumpkin Cat . She has illustrated many other children's books, including Santa's Snow Cat by Sue Stainton, A Pussycat's Christmas by Margaret Wise Brown, and The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear. She lives in southwest England. Klappentext Sneakers saw something. It was yellow and pink on the outside.... Then he crept up to it and peeked in. On Sneakers' first trip to the seaside, his curious paws find surprises in the sand. There's a mischievous crab, playful shrimp, and a shell that echoes the roar of the ocean. o A treat for fans of Margaret Wise Brown and cat lovers. Ages 4+ Zusammenfassung From the author of classics such as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny , Margaret Wise Brown, the perfect gift for cat lovers and beachgoers alike. On Sneakers' first trip to the beach, his curious paws find surprises in the sand. There's a mischievous crab, playful shrimp, and a shell that echoes the roar of the ocean. "Anne Mortimer's wonderful illustrations make this book a must have," said Children's Literature magazine. "Mortimer's depictions of Sneakers' wide face and his bright yellow eyes perfectly capture Sneakers' moods. They are also so lifelike that this cat seemingly could leap right off the book's pages, ready to prowl the sands of a sea shore near you." ...

Product details

• Authors: Margaret Wise Brown, Anne Mortimer
• Assisted by: Anne Mortimer (Illustration), Mortimer Anne (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.04.2005
• EAN: 9780064436229
• ISBN: 978-0-06-443622-9
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 225 mm x 255 mm x 4 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Cats, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Pets, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Environment, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Marine Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Fish, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Turtles & Tortoises, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy / General