What Can Cats Do

(Hardback)

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Age range 5 to 8

Abner Graboff combines the voice of childhood innocence with a wonderful sense of fun in his quirky book about the mysteries of cats and their secret lives, told from the point of view of a young child. Playful and bold illustrations complement the simple text, inspired by a much-loved family feline.

There are many things cats can do which children can't, such as lap up milk and use their tongues as combs. There are also a number of things that cats can't do, like sing children to sleep, or get down from trees... Abner Graboff combines the voice of childhood innocence with a wonderful sense of fun in his quirky book about the mysteries of cats and their secret lives, told from the point of view of a young child. Playful and bold illustrations complement the simple text, inspired by a much-loved family feline.

Reviews

'This book is still as fresh and funky as it was back then. Its witty observations will make you giggle. Its fluid yet striking illustrations will make you smile. Utterly gorgeous.'
'A hilarious, first person narrative look at some of the things cats can do that children cant using their tongues as combs, for instance.' * Red Reading Hub *

Author Bio

Abner Graboff was a prolific graphic designer and childrens book illustrator, active from the 1950s to the 1970s. Abner Graboff was a prolific graphic designer and childrens book illustrator, active from the 1950s to the 1970s.