Cleo the Cat - Softcover

Blackstone, Stella

3.8

122 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782850511 ISBN 13: 9781782850519

Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2013

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A simple rhyming story follows a small, inquisitive cat as she sets out to find a new home and manages also to find a friend.

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Cleo is an orange-striped cat, hungry and all alone in the world, but determined to change her solitary status. So, after a wink and a yawn and a stretch, Cleo sets out to find a home. Lucky cat! She finds one on her first try. But will the residents of the house take to her as well as she does to their bowls of milk and concealing knitting baskets? Readers will be satisfied to see that she comes full circle from her first awakening in the morning: "Cleo licks her paws. / Cleo takes a leap. / Cleo starts to purr. / Cleo falls asleep." This time, however, she's found a lap to nap on.

With Stella Blackstone's simple rhymes and Caroline Mockford's lush, color-soaked pictures, this appealing little board book makes a sweetly reassuring story for the youngest readers. Don't miss Come Here, Cleo, number two in the bright series by this creative pair. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter

About the Author:

Stella Blackstone has written many best-selling titles for Barefoot Books, including the popular Bear series and The Animal Boogie, winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal, 2001, (a USA award given to outstanding new products that enhance the lives of children). She lives in the Cotswolds with her three children. Caroline Mockford is an exciting newcomer to children's book illustration. Since gaining a degree in Fine Art, she has worked as an art teacher in primary schools, allowing her to gain an invaluable insight into how children explore and learn through books. She works mainly in acrylics to achieve her trademark strong and bold colours. This is Caroline's fourth title for Barefoot Books, joining The Elephants' Ears (2000), What's This? (2000) and Come Here, Cleo! (2001)

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