Author: Zilpha Keatley Snyder Publisher: Open Road Media ISBN: 1453271899 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 185
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DIVAn award-winning, thoughtful, and moving glimpse into life during the Depression/divDIV Cat is the fastest kid at her school—and with Play Day is coming up soon, she will be able to show off her speed to everybody. Unfortunately, her old-fashioned father forbids her to wear pants, even while playing sports. So Cat refuses to race, and Zane, an Okie boy whose family works on a nearby farm, wins. Cat is furious that Zane is so fast, and angry that he was able to beat all the sixth-grade boys, even in his bare feet./divDIV /divDIVThough Cat hates Zane at the start, soon the two become friends. They are the school’s best runners, after all. But while Cat’s family is doing well, Zane’s family has lost everything in the Depression. All Cat can offer Zane’s family is sympathy and friendship . . . until Zane’s sister gets pneumonia and Cat and Zane are forced into a race for the little girl’s life./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder./div
Author: Ged Gillmore Publisher: deGrevilo ISBN: 0994178611 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 226
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'This chapter book is laugh-aloud funny, quirky and original.' -- Buzzword Books Tuck and Ginger are two cats who really get on each other's nerves. But they need to pause the claws if they're to escape from the apartment where they're trapped. And escape they must, for their kidnappers are two warty witches who plan to magic Tuck and Ginger's body parts together to build the best witches' cat in the world: a black Purrari. Tuck (who's a few granules short of a litter-tray) and Ginger (a cynical street fighter who's now a flabby tabby) will need to work together if they're to escape alive and find their way back to their faraway home. The clock is ticking. The cauldron is bubbling. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Hold on tight! Cats On The Run is a wickedly funny adventure story adored by children of all ages. If you like magical mayhem, flying fur and hilarious misadventure, then this tale is for you! The perfect read for Halloween. __________________________________________ PRAISE FOR CATS ON THE RUN "Such a funny read for kids aged 8 to 12 or any adults who want a good laugh. It's witty and clever." -- The Mummy Project "This chapter book is laugh-aloud funny, quirky and original." -- Buzzword Books *FIVE STARS* -- Scholastic Reader Review Crew __________________________________________ Now also available as an awesome audio book - ideal for bedtimes and road trips. Cats On The Run - Book #1 in the Tuck & Ginger series. Start it today! __________________________________________ MORE PRAISE FOR CATS ON THE RUN: ‘My whole family totally loved this adventure. There is wonderful humour throughout the story - something for all ages. My kids begged me to keep reading each night, and as a parent I found this story very engaging, witty and clever. We are all looking forward to the sequel!’ – Booktopia ‘Seriously funny book as entertaining for adults as it is for kids.’ – Audible Listener ‘One of the funniest books I have read since Skulduggery Pleasant. The sheer pun-tasticness of it made it a very enjoyable read. I recommend this for ages 8+.’ – Bleach House Library ‘Wonderful characters, Page-turner, Great world building, Unpredictable, Original, Easy-to-read/listen, Entertaining, Action-packed, Twisted, Funny, Whimsical.’ – Goodreads ‘Bought this book to read aloud to my almost 11-year-old daughter. We both laughed a lot at their magical adventures and plan to buy the next Tuck and Ginger book as well.’ – Goodreads ‘An engrossing and hilarious animal adventure for both boys and girls (and any parents who enjoy a laugh). Recommended for ages 8 and upwards.’ - NetGalley 'A perfect gift for children aged 9-12. It kept my boys engrossed for hours.' - Eason Book Review ‘Hilarious! Purrfectfully perilous peril, these fury felines are frantically and furiously fleeing from wicked witches! Great for all ages.’ – Goodreads __________________________________________ Get it now! Search terms: Children's Cat Books, Children's General Humor Books, Children's Chapter Books, Children's Intermediate Readers Books, Children's Animal Stories, Children's Farm Animal Books, Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Books, Children's Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books, Children's Halloween Books, Children's Humor, Children's Fiction Books on Animals, Cat, Dog & Animal Humor, Comedy, Books for boys aged 9-12, Books for girls aged 9-12, Books for pre-teens, Books for Animal Lovers, Adventure Stories for Children, Animal Adventure Books, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Funny Books for Children, Chapter Books, Cat Lovers, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Gifts for cat owners, Books for cat lovers, books for people who love cats, funny animal stories, funny animal books, funny books for reluctant readers, books for reluctant readers, kids books in a series, children's book in a series, kids book series, children's book series, funny stories for kids, funny stories for children, Ages 9-12, age 9-12. Children's Books, Action & Adventure, Animals & Nature, books with audio
Author: Andrew Marttila Publisher: Running Press Adult ISBN: 0762463686 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 295
Book Description
A humorous collection of dozens of photos of funny and adorable cats as they play with, roll in, and chow down their favorite snack of choice -- catnip. Cats love catnip. Whether it's eating it, playing with it, or rolling around in it, catnip turns our domestic feline friends into hilarious balls of activity. Carefree and unconstrained, they are free to be silly, exceptionally playful, and downright gnarly. Professional pet photographer and self-confessed crazy cat man Andrew Marttila (the photographer behind Shop Cats of New York) captures a range of the cats' silly and expressive personalities as they react to their catnip trip. Delightful, elegant Fluffy transforms into a hell-bent renegade. Shy, reserved Mittens becomes a free-loving acrobat. In the blink of an eye, a cat's expression transforms from bored to inquisitive to playful to curious to bizarre . . . to utterly unhinged. A fun and delightful look at our furry companions, this gift book is perfect for every cat lover.
Author: Ged Gillmore Publisher: deGrevilo ISBN: 0994178638 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 297
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Tuck, Ginger and Minnie are three cats living a sweet life on a quiet farm. But catastrophe strikes with the arrival of two HORRIBLE humans: Mr & Mrs Pong. When Ginger and Minnie go missing one night, scaredy-cat Tuck sets off to find his friends - and that's when the adventure really begins... Cats Undercover will take you to an incredible world of secret agent catbots, savage sewer rats, puddles of poodle piddle and even an audition on Kitten's Got Talent. But can anything prepare our feisty felines for the Pongs' perilous plans back on the farm? [**WARNING** Read this book if you dare but fasten your seat belt first!] ___________________________________________ "Cats Undercover is every bit as snarky, funny and filled with rhyming and alliteration as the first book. Buy it for the middle-grader in your life and then read it yourself." - pop.edit.lit "A great read for middle graders who enjoy language play, funny adventures and, of course, love cats!" - The Children's Book Council of Australia ____________________________________________ Cats Undercover is the follow-up to the best-selling comedy Cats On The Run. It's a treat for fans of The Bad Guys, Bad Kitty, Klawde, Geronimo Stilton, Percy Jackson, Serafina, The Kid, Real Friends, Dork Diaries, Max Crumbly, and the Warriors series. Purrfect for ages 8 and upwards, this is crazy cat comedy at its best. Begin the adventure today! Search terms: Children's Cat Books, Children's General Humor Books, Children's Chapter Books, Children's Intermediate Readers Books, Children's Animal Stories, Children's Farm Animal Books, Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Books, Children's Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books, Children's Halloween Books, Children's Humor, Children's Fiction Books on Animals, Cat, Dog & Animal Humor, Comedy, Books for boys aged 9-12, Books for girls aged 9-12, Books for pre-teens, Books for Animal Lovers, Adventure Stories for Children, Animal Adventure Books, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Funny Books for Children, Chapter Books, Cat Lovers, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Gifts for cat owners, Books for cat lovers, books for people who love cats, funny animal stories, funny animal books, funny books for reluctant readers, books for reluctant readers, kids books in a series, children's book in a series, kids book series, children's book series, funny stories for kids, funny stories for children, Ages 9-12, age 9-12. Children's Books, Action & Adventure, Animals & Nature
Author: Jeffrey Brown Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 0811879976 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 110
Book Description
Cartoonist Jeffrey Brown's drawings perfectly capture the humor and quirkiness of cats in all their strange and charming glory. Following the success of Cat Getting Out of a Bag, this collection of color and black-and-white comic strips loosely follows the adventures of a pair of cats as they explore the world around them, indoors and out. Adventures include taking a nap, licking a shoe, attacking dust particles, hiding in cabinets, pouncing on fallen leaves, confronting the vacuum cleaner, patrolling the yard, and purring up a stormall adorably rendered in Brown's immediate and irresistible style. Sure to delight anyone who lives with cats and appreciates their sweet and batty behavior, this beautifully packaged gift book is the cat's meow.
Author: Caroline Stutson Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1416940057 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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In the city, windows light. How many cats will dance tonight? It's just a quiet evening in the city. Or is it? As the sun sets in the sky, dancing felines take to the streets and rooftops for a night on the town. Come along one night on Easy Street as a pair of cats start to groove to the beat. Count the cats by twos (and hunt for their number hidden on the page!) in this foot-tapping, finger-snapping counting book.
Author: Jessica Pierce Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022620992X Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 277
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“A thoughtful book” about how to ensure that the animals we love benefit from the relationship as much as we do (Kirkus Reviews). We feel love for our companions, and happiness that we’re providing them with a safe, healthy life. But sometimes we also feel guilt. When we see our cats gazing wistfully out the window, or watch a goldfish swim lazy circles in a bowl, we can’t help but wonder: Are we doing the right thing, keeping these independent beings locked up, subject to our control? Is keeping pets actually good for the pets themselves? That’s the question that animates Jessica Pierce’s powerful Run, Spot, Run. A bioethicist and a lover of pets herself (including, over the years, dogs, cats, fish, rats, hermit crabs, and more), Pierce explores the ambiguous ethics at the heart of this relationship, and through a mix of personal stories, philosophical reflections, and scientifically informed analyses of animal behavior and natural history, she puts pet-keeping to the test. Is it ethical to keep pets at all? Are some species more suited to the relationship than others? Are there species one should never attempt to own? And are there ways that we can improve our pets’ lives, so that we can be confident that we are giving them as much as they give us? “With gentle humor, clear compelling language, and always in search of the physically and emotionally healthiest lives possible for our animal companions, Run, Spot, Run moved me all the more because it’s written from the inside looking out. Pierce herself lives with three pets and understands the deep urge so many of us feel to connect across species lines.”—Barbara King, author of How Animals Grieve
Author: The New Yorker Magazine Publisher: Random House ISBN: 0679644784 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 692
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Look what The New Yorker dragged in! It’s the purr-fect gathering of talent celebrating our feline companions. This bountiful collection, beautifully illustrated in full color, features articles, fiction, humor, poems, cartoons, cover art, drafts, and drawings from the magazine’s archives. Among the contributors are Margaret Atwood, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Roald Dahl, Wolcott Gibbs, Robert Graves, Emily Hahn, Ted Hughes, Jamaica Kincaid, Steven Millhauser, Haruki Murakami, Amy Ozols, Robert Pinsky, Jean Rhys, James Thurber, John Updike, Sylvia Townsend Warner, and E. B. White. Including a Foreword by Anthony Lane, this gorgeous keepsake will be a treasured gift for all cat lovers. Praise for The Big New Yorker Book of Cats “The Book of Cats comes a year after The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs—a publishing slight that, though it stings, I’ll forgive, as the latest anthology was worth the wait. . . . Two standout articles feature real-life obsessives of ages past who reveal today’s Caturnet devotees—with their GIFs and Tumblrs and hastily aggregated listicles—for what they truly are: amateurs. . . . Eat your heart out, Cute Overload.”—The New York Times Book Review “A beautiful hardcover.”—Jenny McCarthy, People “This irresistible anthology of articles, poems, essays, fiction, cartoons, and covers pulled from the New Yorker is a veritable treasure trove for cat lovers. Just dive right in; with stories from the likes of John Updike, Maeve Brennan, Roald Dalhl, and Haruki Murakami interwoven with hilariously wry cartoons, one can’t help but be enthralled. A must-have.”—Modern Cat “A shiny, well-fed tome . . . The anthology embodies the cat’s defining characteristic: its cluster of opposites, rolled together into a giant hairball of cultural attitudes—something, perhaps, at once uncomfortably and assuringly reflective of our own chronically conflicted selves.”—Brain Pickings “This gorgeous book has earned a permanent spot on my coffee table. It is an absolute joy to read and browse through, and I know it will bring me hours and hours of pleasure for years to come. And it makes a purr-fect gift for the special cat lovers in your life.”—The Conscious Cat “[A] sumptuous volume.”—The Dallas Morning News
Author: Nola Buck Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0064442403 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 37
Book Description
When a young girl spies three cats in her yard, she hopes they will be her playmates! But these frolicking felines have other ideas for fun. Will they ever be her friends? Illustrated with bright, fresh pictures by Nadine Bernard Westcott, Nola Buck's simple text is perfect for emergent readers and cat lovers alike.
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