The Quayside Cat
Published on 7. November 2013
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-84939-768-1 (ISBN)
Description
Down by the harbour the quayside cat, Jim, comes to talk with Old Tregarn about his days long ago at sea. Inspired by Old Tregarn's tales, Jim longs for his own sea adventure. Before long the two cats have jumped aboard a ship, and so begins Jim's daring adventure at sea . . .
Reviews / Votes
Delightful -- Clare Poole * Booksellers' Choice, The Bookseller * It proved, once again, how responsive young children are to beauty. * Bookbag * Stunningly illustrated, you will be captivated and mesmerised. * EYE * Delightfully told. The illustrations are simply superb. * Parents in Touch * I really loved this book, a good story, spectacular illustrations and bucketfuls of atmosphere. * The School Librarian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 0 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 238 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
378 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84939-768-1 (9781849397681)
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Toby Forward (Author)
Toby Forward originally trained as a teacher of English and R.E. and now combines his writing with working as a parish priest. Some of his stories have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 under the pseudonym Rahila Khan and Virago published a collection of these stories, which they withdrew from publication once the true identity of the author was revealed!
Ruth Brown (Illustrator)
Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's books, that have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has created a great many picture books for Andersen Press and is highly respected as an author and illustrator. She was born in Devon and now lives in London and Kent.
Toby Forward originally trained as a teacher of English and R.E. and now combines his writing with working as a parish priest. Some of his stories have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 under the pseudonym Rahila Khan and Virago published a collection of these stories, which they withdrew from publication once the true identity of the author was revealed!
Ruth Brown (Illustrator)
Ruth Brown is the creator of some of Britain's best loved children's books, that have been shortlisted for many awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has created a great many picture books for Andersen Press and is highly respected as an author and illustrator. She was born in Devon and now lives in London and Kent.