There are certain sounds—the rustle of tissue paper, the melody of a Christmas carol—and certain sights—the light of a fireplace fire, the sparkle of Christmas ornaments—that signal the coming of Christmas. To Pussycat, the essence of Christmas is made up of all of these sensations, which capture the mystery and beauty of this favorite holiday. Margaret Wise Brown's affectionate text, first published in 1949, has been reillustrated by Anne Mortimer in a glowing new edition, perfect for cat lovers and Christmastime revelers to enjoy for many Christmases to come.
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A Pussycat's Christmas ANNOTATION Pussycat knows Christmas is coming, plays in the snow, and watches the Christmas preparations.
FROM THE PUBLISHER There are certain sounds—the rustle of tissue paper, the melody of a Christmas carol—and certain sights—the light of a fireplace fire, the sparkle of Christmas ornaments—that signal the coming of Christmas. To Pussycat, the essence of Christmas is made up of all of these sensations, which capture the mystery and beauty of this favorite holiday. Margaret Wise Brown's affectionate text, first published in 1949, has been reillustrated by Anne Mortimer in a glowing new edition, perfect for cat lovers and Christmastime revelers to enjoy for many Christmases to come. An Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild Author Biography: Margaret Wise Brown's contribution to children's literature is legendary. Her many popular books, including Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, Little Fur Family, and The Big Red Barn, continue to delight young listeners and readers year after year.
FROM THE CRITICS Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot This charming poetic text describes Christmas time as seen, smelled, and sensed by a beautiful black-and-white cat. Both the author and the illustrator know cats and their behavior-Anne Mortimer is an eminent painter of cats. The attraction of the tissue paper, ribbons and shinny balls on the tree are just too much to resist and pussycat finally gets put out in the hallway, but not before she has shared her view of all the Christmas preparations and decorations. 1998 (orig.
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