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Cats Sleep Anywhere
By Eleanor Farjeon
Illustrated by Anne Mortimer
A delightful poem with humour and gentle elegance which is exceptionally appealing.
"Cats sleep anywhere, any table, any chair..."Anne Mortimer’s exquisite illustrations add to the magic of the verse, making this a perfect gift for cat lovers, young and old.
- "The late Eleanor Farjeon’s poem about domestic cats’ favourite locations is beautifully illustrated here by Anne Mortimer with a remarkable and highly skilled combination of careful observation and gentle humour." The School Librarian.
- Will appeal to a wide audience, from young children to cat lovers.
About the author
Eleanor Farjeon was born in 1882 and died in 1965. Her first book was published in 1916, a collection of poems called "Nursery Rhymes of London Town". Her next book "Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard" made her famous as a writer for children. Her other books include "The Old Nurse’s Stocking Basket" and "Kings and Queens". The Eleanor Farjeon award has been set up in her memory, to give recognition to outstanding figures in the world of children’s books.
About the illustrator
Anne Mortimer is recognised as one of the finest contemporary painters of cats. She is a member of the Society of Botanical Artists and of the Royal Miniature Society, from whom she received an honourable mention for the most outstanding miniature of the year. She has illustrated "Tosca’s Christmas", "Tosca’s Surprise", "A Pussycats Christmas" and "A Kitten’s Year" for Frances Lincoln.
ISBN:
9781845079369
Imprint:
Frances Lincoln
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
December 1, 2009
Dimensions:
220 x 220mm, 24pp
Stock Status:
Not Yet Published
Australian RRP:
$12.95
New Zealand RRP:
$14.99
Stock Level:
NYP