Why do cats have tails? - Hardcover
Children can come up with some pretty funny questions! Here in this warm and amusing story, Grandpa teases his granddaughters with some very unusual answers. The girls are spending time with Grandpa and his cats, and reject all his silly answers until one of them comes up with an idea that even Grandpa could not think of. This is a story that amuses and entertains grandparents and grandchildren alike.
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About the Author:
David Ling is a New Zealand-based publisher of both adult and children’s books. He created the Duck Creek Press imprint in 2010 and is also the author of But What Did We Get For Grandpa? illustrated by Dick Frizzell. Stephanie Thatcher is an author and illustrator residing in Auckland, New Zealand. As well as being a mum to her three boys, she has maintained a freelance career in graphic design, motion graphics and illustration work.
Review:
“David Ling hits the soft spot with this cosy story about a grandfather bamboozling his two grand-daughters.” —Lorraine Orman
"When a young girl asks her grandfather why cats have tails, his teasing responses provoke some thoughtful replies. Good for a nursery bedtime story with parents or grandparents." —Kirkus Reviews
"Children will love reading about their favorite animals, while adults can use the book as the perfect opportunity to practice predicting during a read-aloud. This crafty and pleasing story exploring the explanation behind a cat’s tail will charm readers." —Jennifer Pope, School Library Journal
"This is a cute, funny story that works on a couple of reading skills; comprehension and curiosity in our world along with the mental challenge of recollection. The book is also depicts the valuable role a grandparent can play in a child's life." —Eileen Wright, School Library Connection
David Ling is a New Zealand-based publisher of both adult and children’s books. He created the Duck Creek Press imprint in 2010 and is also the author of But What Did We Get For Grandpa? illustrated by Dick Frizzell. Stephanie Thatcher is an author and illustrator residing in Auckland, New Zealand. As well as being a mum to her three boys, she has maintained a freelance career in graphic design, motion graphics and illustration work.
“David Ling hits the soft spot with this cosy story about a grandfather bamboozling his two grand-daughters.” —Lorraine Orman
"When a young girl asks her grandfather why cats have tails, his teasing responses provoke some thoughtful replies. Good for a nursery bedtime story with parents or grandparents." —Kirkus Reviews
"Children will love reading about their favorite animals, while adults can use the book as the perfect opportunity to practice predicting during a read-aloud. This crafty and pleasing story exploring the explanation behind a cat’s tail will charm readers." —Jennifer Pope, School Library Journal
"This is a cute, funny story that works on a couple of reading skills; comprehension and curiosity in our world along with the mental challenge of recollection. The book is also depicts the valuable role a grandparent can play in a child's life." —Eileen Wright, School Library Connection
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- PublisherStarfish Bay Children's Books
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1760360260
- ISBN 13 9781760360269
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages40
- IllustratorThatcher Stephanie
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Why Do Cats Have Tails?
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Starfish Bay Children's Books
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ISBN 10: 1760360260
ISBN 13: 9781760360269
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Thatcher, Stephanie (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.8. Seller Inventory # G1760360260I5N00
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