Lunch for Greedy Cat

Name: Lunch for Greedy Cat
Brand: The Copy Press
SKU: 9781067010089
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. 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... Read More

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Celebrating 40 years of Greedy Cat, we a 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 in to his own paws!

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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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Lunch for Greedy Cat

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781067010089

Publisher: CP Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2024

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: CP Books

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: 18 colour illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Robyn Belton
Illustrated by Robyn Belton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 20

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