Cat Skidoo - Hardcover

Roberts, Bethany; Alley, R. W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805067108 ISBN 13: 9780805067101

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2004

Synopsis

Kittens in the window-
one cat, two,
jumping down for
Cat Skidoo!

Join the mischievous romp and fun of Cat Skidoo!

Join a pair of precocious kittens as they pit-pat, tumble, tangle, and pounce through a day of Cat Skidoo until, tired and happy, they stumble into bed. The rhythmic text and playful illustrations are sure to make young reader's laugh out loud.

About this title

About the Author:

Bethany Roberts is the author of more than twenty books for children, including The Wind's Garden, illustrated by Melanie Hope Greenberg, and the ever-popular series of holiday mice stories illustrated by Doug Cushman, most notably Halloween Mice! She has delighted in pouncing, purring cat companions all her life. This story was inspried by two kittens she adopted from an animal rescue league. Ms. Roberts lives with her husband in Hamden, Connecticut.

R. W. Alley has illustrated nearly one hundred books for children, including Gloria Rand's Little Flower and the bestselling series about the beloved Paddington Bear. Mr. Alley lives with his wife and two children in Barrington, Rhode Island.

Visit Bethany Roberts and R.W. Alley at their web sites:
www.bethanyroberts.com and www.rwalley.com

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 1–Two mischievous kittens cavort around their yard and create hilarious havoc in this bouncy tribute to feline exuberance. Taking advantage of an open door and preoccupied owners, the cats jump from garden to tree to pool to doghouse, always getting into enough trouble to necessitate an expeditious escape to the refrain of "CAT SKIDOO!" A final leap from a pursuing dog to the safety of the house brings the now-exhausted pair to pleasant dreams of their rascally behavior. Roberts's rollicking verses are echoed in Alley's colorful ink, pen, and watercolor cartoons. Featuring plenty of white space and lending a sense of nonstop motion, the art is filled with details of the felines' antics. Perfect for group sharing and participation or one-on-one reading, this amusing adventure will be welcome in most collections.–Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, WI
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About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0805067108
• ISBN 13: 9780805067101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32