A charming friendship story that celebrates animals, spring, and kittens!
When Annie's cat disappears one winter morning, the lonely little girl tries to befriend the woodland animals behind her home. But instead of finding companionship, a giant moose, a grumpy bear and others show up to eat her corn cakes until they are all gone.
Then they leave, and to Annie's surprise, out of the woods comes Taffy—with three new kittens! Now she has more soft and cuddly friends than she'd ever imagined.
A lively tale sure to be loved by fans of The Mitten.
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Jan Brett is the beloved New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of many books for children. She lives in Norwell, Massachusetts.
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Seller: Goodwill of Colorado, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Brett, Jan (illustrator). All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # 466WQ1000OM1
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Brett, Jan (illustrator). Fast & Free Shipping â" A well-used but reliable copy with all text fully readable. Pages and cover remain intact, though wear such as notes, highlighting, bends, or library marks may be present. Supplemental items like CDs or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # ZWV.039916104X.A
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Brett, Jan (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_448877528
Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Brett, Jan (illustrator). Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # GICWV.039916104X.A
Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Brett, Jan (illustrator). The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.039916104X.G
Seller: arcfoundationthriftstore, Ventura, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Brett, Jan (illustrator). minimal wear to DJ minimal wear on edges of coverYour purchase benefits those with developmental disabilities to live a better quality of life. Seller Inventory # 2446-071524-KJ-09
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Brett, Jan (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_453274524
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Brett, Jan (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_454327263
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Brett, Jan (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 16675301-n
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Brett, Jan (illustrator). Hardcover. A favorite book that young readers will want to listen to and look at over and over again.Where is Taffy? Annie looks and looks, but she can't find her marmalade cat anywhere.When Taffy doesn't come home, Annie is lonely, so she puts a corn cake at the edge of the woods. Maybe a small furry creature will come for a nibble and become her pet.Instead, a giant moose finds the corn cake. But he's much too big for a pet. So are the other animals - a grumpy bear, a snarling wildcat, and others - who show up to eat Annie's cakes until there are none left. The wild animals roar for more. What will Annie do now?Exquisite snowy landscapes filled with raucous wild animals are framed in lively borders that hint at what Taffy is up to all the way through to the end, when she brings home the best surprise Annie could have hoped for.A favorite book that young readers will want to listen to and look at over and over again.Praise for Annie and the Wild Animals'The small glimpses of the world outside Annie's cottage move the tale forward and embellish the pages with grace and skill. 'The illustrations . . . are a veritable treasure of motifs taken from the universal tradition of folk art and crafts, including fanciful ironwork animals, a humorous mosaic cat . . . and a merry abundance of patchwork designs.' The New York Times'The pictures hold countless surprises. Indisputably, this is a work of wonder that deserves highest honors.' Publishers Weekly When Annie's cat disappears, she attempts friendship with a variety of unsuitable woodland animals. The borders of the pages foretell the emergence of spring and the birth of kittens. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780399161049