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The Ship's Cat Hardcover – December, 1977

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Knopf; 1st American ed edition (December 1977)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0394423348
  • ISBN-13: 978-0394423340
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #985,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsShip's Cat review...
By A Customer on July 1, 2000
Format: Hardcover
This is an incredible 'childrens' book. The artwork is incredible, detailed and unbelievably imaginative. I was amazed to discover that it had gone out of print, as I was certain that in the time that had lapsed between my childhood and now it would have surely become a classic. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys very artistic, creative and amazingly detailed picture books, not to mention a swashbuckling adventure story.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFantastically illustrated
By Hazel Robinson on November 6, 2000
Format: Hardcover
I have a copy of this book. It is exquisitely illustrated by Alan Aldridge, who illustrated for The Beatles.
Celtic lettering of unparalleled quality.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLost Treasure
By L. Cameron on May 21, 2001
Format: Hardcover
Really a pity to see such a treasure of a book out-of-print. I grew up with Dad reading this to me (am now 25) and the challenge of its language and verse, not to mention exquisitley curious art, broadens a child's horizon's far more than the PC drivel we print today.
Too bad I can't find a mint copy anywhere :/
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5.0 out of 5 starsI love this book, rich language, wonderful rhyme, extraodinary illustratons
By A. Woodley on January 6, 2007
Format: Hardcover
This book is fabulous - and highly recommended. This book has kept my children (two preschoolers) fascinated. The illustrations are richly detailed, gorgeous colours, and full of things which invite question and discussion.

The rhyme itself is a rollicking yarn about a cat on a boat in Drake's time which is captured by Spaniards - the cat is put in a Spanish dungeon and escapes.

Wonderfully whimsical writing from Adams, rich use of language which extends your children further, and enough for them to leaf through and look at on their own. Highly enjoyable to read to them as it has a children's and an adults level.

This is one book I would recommend having in your children's library to read for them! They will love it!
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5.0 out of 5 starsNeeds to be converted to digital, so it isn't lost to the ages.
By BusyMom on January 4, 2012
Format: Hardcover
Stirring, original, timely (pirates, anyone? cats?), edgy, beautiful, brilliant, TREASURED. I love this book and you would, too, if it were available. I hope that someday whoever holds the rights to this book will re-issue it. The world is waiting.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful
By Helen Warren on December 17, 2013
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I bought this book for my son when he was a baby and it quickly became a favorite that he and then his little sister would return to again and again. I also loved reading it to them -- the cadence is very clear( after a few times) and lyrical.

I ordered it again when after reading her brother's old book it to my grandchildren my daughter who was sitting nearby commented that it had been one of her all time favorites. it's great and never gets old.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book! Best artwork there is for any children's book!
By superquad3 on July 4, 2015
Format: Hardcover
I bought this book again a few years ago for my own 'adult' collection of books. As a child I remember my mom reading it to me and asking 'Mom, are there really fish that can fly?' This was one of the starts of my career as a published artist. I read it to my kids and remembered about crying when my daughter asked me the same question.....'Dad, can fish REALLY FLY?!' Hands down, the best artwork out of any children's book ever written, great story line. I am saddened that it is out of print. It is well worth the $30+ you will pay for it. Another book I would suggest would be 'Wiley and the Hairy Man', expensive now too, but another book to be passed down from generation to generation.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA wonderful tale, beautifully illustrated
By A. Burke on September 5, 2008
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I bought this book for the illustrations. As an illustrator myself, I buy quite a few children's books just to savor the pictures.

But this one yielded a great surprise - a classic tale of a valiant 'shippe's cat,' set in Elizabethan times. I do hope it is published again someday.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsAn enchanting piece of Children's Literature, and so much fun!

I didn't buy it here, got it at a library sale years ago. This is a glorious book. Fabulous illustration. The story is rollicking fun, and the rhyme enchanting. Read more

Published 7 months ago by MimiThurston
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Wonderful book, very quick delivery and in perfect condition. Thank you so much.

Published 16 months ago by Emma McNab
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

A favorite for years and years and a joy for every cat lover or sailor!

Published 16 months ago by satorigal
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Beautifully illustrated and a wonderful child's story book.

Published 20 months ago by Linda Alana
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Beautifully illustrated. Difficult to read, but a lovely book.

Published 20 months ago by PJP
5.0 out of 5 starsVery pleased

Very nice condition; arrived promptly, and a good price. It was a gift and the recipient was thrilled. I wish it were back in print.

Published on June 1, 2013 by Rebekah Dodson
5.0 out of 5 starsChildren's book

Richard Adams was a wonderful writer! This children's book is right up there with his incredible fantasy novel, Watership Down! I am pleased.

Published on March 14, 2013 by Frank J. Casatelli
3.0 out of 5 starsOkay

Artwork is nice. Story is unimaginative and doesn't live up to the art. I was dissapointed to the point that I did not finish reading this relativly short book.

Published on February 22, 2013 by Karen E McGloughlin

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