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Kipling wrote some of the best animal stories for children, including his Jungle Books and Just So stories. His language is rich, inventive, and sonorous. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature. Originally collected in Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories in 1902, The Cat that Walked by Himself is one of the best-loved cat tales ever written. It is a story of the beginning of domesticated life: Man meets Woman and they move into a cave and set up the first household. Dog, Horse, and Cow come out of the Wild Woods and become tame. But Cat refuses, “I am not a friend and I am not a servant. I am the Cat who walks by himself and all places are alike to me.” Woman makes a bargain with Cat to allow him to come into the cave and sit by the fire and drink milk. But when night comes, he is once again the Cat that walks by himself. Includes a unique illustration!
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- Introduces new vocabulary.
- Uses an increasing variety of words.
- Uses qualifying and descriptive words.
- Involves children in classic literature.
- Uses vocabulary which reflects increasing concept development (classifying,
generalizing, multiple meanings).
- Uses vocabulary to communicate feelings.
- Contains beautiful illustrations.
- Uses descriptive language to stir the imagination.
- Uses colour and double-page spreads to help the child experience the setting.
- Emphasizes visual images.
- Projects human traits onto animal characters.
- A classic book which should be treasured and kept.
- Excellent basis for discussing relationships.
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How did the cat find its place on our hearthrug, without losing its independence or performing any notable service? Read this interesting book that will bring your young one lots of entertainment.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Kipling wrote some of the best animal stories for children, including his Jungle Books and Just So stories. His language is rich, inventive, and sonorous. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature. Originally collected in Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories in 1902, The Cat that Walked by Himself is one of the best-loved cat tales ever written. It is a story of the beginning of domesticated life: Man meets Woman and they move into a cave and set up the first household. Dog, Horse, and Cow come out of the Wild Woods and become tame. But Cat refuses, "I am not a friend and I am not a servant. I am the Cat who walks by himself and all places are alike to me." Woman makes a bargain with Cat to allow him to come into the cave and sit by the fire and drink milk. But when night comes, he is once again the Cat that walks by himself. Includes a unique illustration! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781523749614
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