Santa's Snow Cat [Hardcover]

Sue Stainton (Author), Anne Mortimer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

On the magical eve before Christmas, Santa;s favorite cat falls from his sleigh high in the winter sky into the bustling world of New York below. As Snow Cat wanders the sparkling city, she encounters many "nearly" Santas, but not her beloved Santa.

With a huff from the North Wind, and the light of the big Lemon Moon, Snow Cat's true Santa can't be far away.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sue Stainton is the art director for a publishing company and lives with her husband and three boys in southwest England. She is the author of many books for children, including the bestselling Santa's Snow Cat, The Lighthouse Cat, The Chocolate Cat, and I Love Cats, all illustrated by Anne Mortimer.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (October 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0066238277
• ISBN-13: 978-0066238272
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #823,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Gift - A New York Keepsake, November 17, 2001

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Terrie (Little Chute, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Santa's Snow Cat (Hardcover)

This beautiful book feature's Santa's favorite kitty, Snow Cat, who has snowy white fur and jade green eyes. She is a little trickster and likes to stow away with Santa by snuggling down in his deep pockets. However, on Christmas Eve when she is discovered by Santa, she accidentally falls out of the sleigh and lands somewhere in New York City. Unhurt, Snow Cat takes a tour of the city, encountering lots of look-alike Santas but not the real one until she is eventually located by Santa and taken safely home. The story is told with lyrical descriptions and has colorful, evocative illustrations rich in detail that include major New York City landmarks such as Radio City Music Hall, the Empire State Building, and the twin towers of the recently destroyed World Trade Center, among others.
This is a really wonderful little book and if careful explanations are shared with children who may be confused to see a picture of Santa's sleigh perched atop one of the WTC towers, I think it makes not only a lovely Christmas story to be treasured but also a wonderful keep-sake.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must For Christmas, December 6, 2001

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Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Santa's Snow Cat (Hardcover)

This book is a must for Christmas, and anyone who loves New York. Snow Cat falls out of Santa's sleigh one Christmas and is dropped into New York. Unhurt she visits different landmarks such as the Twin Towers, Rockefeller Center, and more. Snow Cat meets up with many "look-alike" Santa's, but never hers. Eventually Santa finds Snow Cat and brings her back to the North Pole.

This book is beautifully illustrated, and a must for any cat lovers or anyone looking for a new Christmas story.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A christmas classic, January 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Santa's Snow Cat (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for my daughter after falling in love with Anne Mortimer's illustrations in Pussycat's Christmas. As expected the illustrations are beautiful and crisp and will be especially appreciated by cat lovers. This is a lovely and quiet holiday bedtime story.