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Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer

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Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer by T. S. Eliot is a delightful children's poem about two mischievous and adventurous cats known for their playful antics and knack for getting into trouble. Set in the whimsical world of "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats," these feline characters are depicted in light-hearted, rhyming verses that capture their charming yet roguish escapades, making it a fun and engaging read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a fondness for whimsical poetry and tales of mischievous feline antics. Filled with rhymes and charm, it's perfect for anyone who admires clever, playful storytelling and cats with a cheeky attitude.

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Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer

A wonderful new picture book version of one of T. S. Eliot's most popular cat poems, brought to life by delightfully humorous illustrations from Arthur Robins, a timeless magical partnership.

A wonderful new picture book version of one of T. S. Eliot's most popular cat poems, brought to life by delightfully humorous illustrations from Arthur Robins, a timeless magical partnership.

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Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer were a very notorious couple of cats. As knockabout clowns, quick-change comedians, tight-rope walkers and acrobats. And when you heard a dining-room smash Then the family would say: 'It's that horrible cat! It was Mungojerrie! and Rumpelteazer!' - And there's nothing at all to be done about that!

Join the cat-burglars Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer in the fifth picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins and T. S. Eliot's Old Possum's cats, as they steal meat from the oven and pearls from the drawers.

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Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer by T. S. Eliot is often praised for its playful language and whimsical illustration, capturing the mischievous adventures of two feline characters in a delightful manner. Critics appreciate its appeal to both children and adults through its engaging rhythm and charming storytelling, making it a timeless addition to children's literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571324866

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Arthur Robins
  • Illustrated by Arthur Robins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Thomas Stearns Eliot was born in St Louis, Missouri, in 1888. He came to England in 1914 and published his first book of poems in 1917. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948. Eliot died in 1965.

Arthur Robins is a renowned cartoonist and illustrator of over fifty books, including Little Rabbit Foo Foo.

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