Product Key Features
Book TitleTabby Mctat, the Musical Cat
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicAnimals / Cats, Animals / Pets, General, Stories in Verse (See Also Poetry)
IllustratorScheffler, Axel, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJulia Donaldson
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2011-041182
ReviewsPraise for Tabby McTat "A fun frolic about musical duos who aren't quite the same without each other." - Booklist "[A] lighthearted tale of friendship and music." - Kirkus "Bright-eyed, warmhearted characterizations make this a wonderful testimony to the ties that bind." - Publishers Weekly "Scheffler's city scenes in saturated colors evoke a variety of emotions, and the expressions on the faces of the kittens and the people are hilarious." - School Library Journal, Praise for Tabby McTat "A fun frolic about musical duos who aren't quite the same without each other." -- Booklist "[A] lighthearted tale of friendship and music." -- Kirkus "Bright-eyed, warmhearted characterizations make this a wonderful testimony to the ties that bind." -- Publishers Weekly "Scheffler's city scenes in saturated colors evoke a variety of emotions, and the expressions on the faces of the kittens and the people are hilarious." -- School Library Journal, Praise for Tabby McTat, The Musical Cat "A surprising and fun read.... [Scheffler's] bright-eyed, warmhearted characterizations make this a wonderful testimony to the ties that bind." -- Publishers Weekly "The team behind Room on the Broom pair up again in what has become a near-annual ritual of picture book perfection.... Impeccable rhythm and rhyme distinguish this particular tale, filled, as always, with Donaldson's exemplary humor and heart." -- New York Times "A fun frolic about musical duos who aren't quite the same without each other. Like their trademark tune, it all ends 'PURRRR-fectly'." -- Booklist, Praise for Stick Man *"Scheffler's engaging illustrations, Donaldson's irresistible rhyming text and repeated refrains make this a winning read-aloud." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review *"Donaldson and Scheffler's poignant, suspenseful profile....could become a December perennial." - Publishers Weekly , starred review "Donaldson's rhythm is tight and never breaks pace, while Scheffler's illustrations are completely charming." -The-Trades.com, "Impeccable rhythm and rhyme distinguish this particular tale, filled, as always, with Donaldson's exemplary humor and heart." - New York Times Book Review
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisA purr-fectly rollicking adventure from superstars Donaldson & Scheffler Tabby McTat loves his life on the streets with his owner, Fred, singing (and caterwauling) for coins that people throw in Fred's hat. But one day, Fred is in an accident, and the two are separated Will Tabby and Fred find their way back to each other?From the creators of A Gold Star for Zog and Stick Man, Tabby McTat is a touching story of friendship, loyalty, singing - and kittens, A purr-fectly rollicking adventure from superstars Donaldson & Scheffler!Tabby McTat loves his life on the streets with his owner, Fred, singing (and caterwauling) for coins that people throw in Fred's hat. But one day, Fred is in an accident, and the two are separated! Will Tabby and Fred find their way back to each other?From the creators of A Gold Star for Zog and Stick Man, Tabby McTat is a touching story of friendship, loyalty, singing - and kittens!, Tabby McTat loves his life on the streets with his owner, Fred, singing (and caterwauling) for coins that people throw in Fred's hat. But one day, Fred is in an accident, and the two are separated Will Tabby and Fred find their way back to each other? From the creators of A Gold Star for Zog and Stick Man, Tabby McTat is a touching story of friendship, loyalty, singing - and kittens
LC Classification NumberPZ8.3.D7235Tab 2012