Greedy Cat

Name: Greedy Cat
Brand: The Copy Press
SKU: 9781738591039
Price: 21.0 NZD
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By Joy Cowley

Series: Greedy Cat

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Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. The very first Greedy Cat adventure! Mum went shopping to buy some food. Along came Greedy Cat, in a hungry mood... Read More

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Description

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book.

The very first Greedy Cat adventure!

Mum went shopping to buy some food.

Along came Greedy Cat, in a hungry mood...

Series: Greedy Cat

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Greedy Cat's Door

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. In this story, Greedy Cat's Door, Greedy Cat gets into strife when he finds that he has grown too large to fit through the cat door! How will he get out of this situation?

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Lunch for Greedy Cat

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. What is Greedy Cat to do when lunch doesn't meet his tastes? It's time to take matters into his own paws! Lunch for Greedy Cat remains a beloved choice for young readers and cat enthusiasts alike, captivating with its charming illustrations and delightful story....

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Greedy Cat

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. The very first Greedy Cat adventure! Mum went shopping to buy some food. Along came Greedy Cat, in a hungry mood...

By Joy Cowley

Paperback

$21⁰⁰
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~~$23⁰⁰~~

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Greedy Cat and the Sneeze

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. Greedy Cat and the Sneeze tells the tale of Greedy Cat, who is feeling poorly. Snuffle and wheeze! Sniffle and sneeze! Katie thinks she has the answer to make him strong and healthy again... more food!

By Joy Cowley

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Greedy Cat at the Market

Celebrating over 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. Poppy the dog is staying with Katie's family while Nan is away. Mum and Katie decide to take Poppy for a walk to the market, leaving Greedy Cat at home - or so they think!

By Joy Cowley

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Greedy Cat is Hungry

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. Greedy Cat sat on a mat by the fridge. Meow, meow, meow! What will happen next?

By Joy Cowley

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Dinner for Greedy Cat

Celebrating over 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. There are delicious smells wafting over the fence from the barbecue next door. Will Greedy Cat be able to resist?

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Greedy Cat and the Chooks

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Greedy Cat and the School Pet Show

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this New Zealand classic picture book. Greedy Cat and the School Pet Show follows the story of Katie, who is determined to take Greedy Cat to the School Pet Show. However, Greedy Cat doesn't want to go...

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Greedy Cat and the Vet

Greedy Cat is back - and this time it's off to the vet! Katie wants to make sure that Greedy Cat stays healthy, so it’s time for him to go to the vet for a check-up and flu injection. Greedy Cat is not happy about this, and makes sure that he makes his feelings known! Another great story by Joy...

By Joy Cowley

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Greedy Cat and the Goldfish

Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we are proud to re-release this NZ classic picture book. When Grandma goes on holiday, Katie offers to look after her goldfish. Greedy Cat thinks that's an excellent idea...

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Greedy Cat's Christmas

The plates were full. Oh, how delicious! A Christmas feast on fancy dishes! But Aunty said, "He's just a cat. He'll eat cat biscuits and that is that." The latest book in the series by Joy Cowley and illustrator Robyn Belton will throw young readers straight into some Christmassy mischief! What will he do? What will he eat? Greedy Cat's...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781738591039

Publisher: CP Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2023

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: CP Books

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: 12 colour illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Robyn Belton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 20

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