About this item
Highlights
- Experience all the mystery and beauty of Christmas through the eyes of a cat in this simple, rhythmic story by Margaret Wise Brown, beloved author of Goodnight Moon.
- 4-8 Years
- 8.7" x 8.6" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations
Description
About the Book
First published in 1949, this classic holiday tale has been re-illustrated by Mortimer in a glowing new edition ideal for cat lovers and Christmastime revelers to enjoy for many Christmases to come. Full color.Book Synopsis
Experience all the mystery and beauty of Christmas through the eyes of a cat in this simple, rhythmic story by Margaret Wise Brown, beloved author of Goodnight Moon. With stunning illustrations by Anne Mortimer, this is a perfect gift for cat lovers and Christmas revelers of all ages.
"She heard the rustle of tissue paper, the whisper of snow, and the twinkle of bells. She smelled the sharp tangy smell of candles, and nuts and apples. And she saw the sparkling gold, silver, and blue lights on the tree. This, to Pussycat, was Christmas Eve."
"Quiet, captivating text...precise, beautiful watercolor illustrations...a lovely story with lots of child appeal." --School Library Journal
From the Back Cover
Christmas Is in the Air
But how can you tell?
Does the air smell of tangerines?
And Christmas greens?
Can you feel it in the wind? Or hear it in the sound of a song?
Experience the beauty and mystery of Christmas in this classic story told by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated with charming paintings by Anne Mortimer.