The Cat That Walked by Himself (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Teresa O'Brien (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Recounts how the cat managed to get what he wanted and still remain wild. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

- Introduces new vocabulary.
- Uses an increasing variety of words.
- Uses qualifying and descriptive words.
- Involves children in classic literature.
- Uses vocabulary which reflects increasing concept development (classifying,

generalizing, multiple meanings).
- Uses vocabulary to communicate feelings.
- Contains beautiful illustrations.
- Uses descriptive language to stir the imagination.
- Uses colour and double-page spreads to help the child experience the setting.
- Emphasizes visual images.
- Projects human traits onto animal characters.
- A classic book which should be treasured and kept.
- Excellent basis for discussing relationships.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Child's Play International (June 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0859532763
• ISBN-13: 978-0859532761
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,305,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It happened "Just So"!, November 10, 2002

By	Chapulina R (Tovarischi Imports, USA/RUS) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

My favorite of the "Just So Stories" explains how the Cat, the "wildest of the wild animals" came to share the home and hearth of Man. Of course, the Cat resisted the Magic which the Woman made to enslave the Dog, the Horse, and the Cow. He tricked the Woman into accepting him on his own terms. And to this day, he walks by himself, by his wild lone, waving his wild tail. And all places are alike to him. I've read Kipling's classic a bazillion times in the past 45 years, and this is easily the most beautiful rendition of it I've ever seen. The large type and attractive font make reading easy for children -- and delightful for adults! The illustrations are simply exquisite! The "Just So Stories" have withstood the test of time -- more than a century -- and political correctness But I beg to differ with Kipling's contention that "three proper Men out of five will always throw things at a Cat." *Real* proper men love cats!