Synopsis
"An amusing combination of comical cat story and science fiction for the youngest fans, made even more amusing by the artist's interpretation of a cat in a space suit." — Horn Book
A little gray kitten with a taste for adventure stows away on an airplane, and the daring stunt turns out to be his first step toward becoming … Space Cat! The plane's pilot, Captain Fred Stone, names his fuzzy new friend Flyball and welcomes him to an experimental station set up in the middle of the desert. Flyball enjoys supervising the station's workers and takes particular interest in the big rocket ship that he's not allowed to explore. Regardless of the rules, the kitty is determined to hitch another ride, and before you know it, Flyball's wearing a custom-made pressurized suit and headed for the Moon.
This new edition of a charmingly illustrated storybook from 1952 is the first of a four-book series starring the intrepid feline known as Space Cat. Young readers will delight in taking a look at space exploration from Flyball's point of view and following his escapades across the solar system.
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About the Author
Scottish poet, novelist, and artist Ruthven Todd (1914–78) is best known as an editor of William Blake's works and an author of children's stories, including four Space Cat adventures. He also wrote detective fiction under the pseudonym R. T. Campbell.
Illustrator and writer Paul Galdone (1907–86) specialized in children's books. His illustrations for Eve Titus's books include the Basil of Baker Street series. Galdone and Titus were nominated for Caldecott Medals for Anatole (1957) and Anatole and the Cat (1958), titles that were named Caldecott Honor books in 1971. Galdone was posthumously awarded the 1996 Kerlan Award for his contributions to children's literature.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Galdone, Paul (illustrator). Hardcover. A brave little gray kitten with a taste for adventure stows away on an airplane, taking his first paw steps toward becoming the first cat in outer space! After Captain Stone names his fuzzy new friend Flyball, the curious cat is determined to hitch a ride on a rocket ship, getting a custom-made pressurized suit and a trip to the Moon. The first in a four-book series, this hardcover picture book is ready to enchant a whole new generation. A little gray kitten with a taste for adventure stows away on an airplane, taking his first paw steps toward a trip to the Moon. Hardcover, charmingly illustrated storybook. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486822723
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