100 Cats

Name: 100 Cats
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241347836
Price: 21.0 NZD
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By Michael Whaite

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100 Cats by Michael Whaite is a delightful children's book celebrating the unique personalities and antics of different cats. Through charming illustrations and playful rhymes, it introduces readers to a variety of feline friends, each with their own quirks and charm, making it an engaging read for young cat lovers.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful book if you love vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes. It's perfect for young children who are fascinated by cats, as it features imaginative scenarios and a variety of feline characters engaging in fun activities. The book's lively pace and charming artwork make it an engaging read that's sure to captivate young minds.

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Description

Find 100 feline friends packed into the pages of this hilarious read-aloud picture book delight—catnip for children and cat-lovers alike!

The purrfect sequel to the award-winning 100 Dogs!

Sitting cat, spitting cat, tangled-in-your-knitting cat, paw cat, claw cat ruining your chair! New cat, shoo cat! Living in the zoo cat, swing cat, cling cat... HANG IN THERE!

This laugh-out-loud picture book is a brilliant read-aloud rhyming romp through a cornucopia of cats in silly scenarios. Follow the cat-and-mouse subplot and find endless funny details to delight read-after-read.

Barking mad about dogs as well as cats? Check out 100 Dogs—Winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards for Best Picture Book and Children's Book of the Year!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241347836

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Whaite Penguin Books

About the Author

Michael Whaite is a writer, illustrator and animator. He has worked in children's television for over 25 years. He lives in leafy Lancashire with his wife and daughter.

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