Cleo and Cornelius - by Elizabeth Nicholson & Janine Pibal & Nick Geller (Hardcover)

About the Book

Two kitten cousins leave their home in ancient Egypt and travel to Rome in this tale loosely based on Aesop's fable, "The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse." Inspired by an exhibit at the J. Paul Getty Museum, illustrations include such hidden objects as a model boat, a scarab, and a gold coin. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Adventurous Cleo and couch potato Cornelius live in ancient Egypt, where cats are worshipped like gods and goddesses. After Cornelius accidentally boards a boat departing on a voyage across the sea, Cleo and Cornelius find themselves in the faraway city of Rome, a place where dogs are treated like kings. In Rome, the activities never end! Cleo and Cornelius race chariots, play games, perform in a theater, and more. Do they even want to return to Egypt? A spin on Aesop's classic fable "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," Cleo and Cornelius is teeming with hungry hippos, toga-clad dogs, and dancing cat mummies, bringing new excitement to a timeless tale.

Review Quotes

"An ideal class book for those studying ancient Egypt or ancient Rome, and a wonderful cross-over picture book and non-fiction title."-- "Armadillo Magazine"

About the Author

Elizabeth Nicholson is a senior editor at Getty Publications and a former senior writer/editor at the Smithsonian Institution. Janine Pibal holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has taught puppeteering for television in Los Angeles. Nick Geller holds a PhD in Classical Studies from the University of Michigan. Michelle Thies is an illustrator and animation artist based in Los Angeles.