Macavity
Macavity
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Macavity

Written by T. S. Eliot and TS Eliot & illustrated by Arthur Robins
Book #1 in the Old Possum's Cats Series
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$9.95
$9.58
3 - 5
Reading age
32
Page count
AD960L
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Jul 12, 2016
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Macavity’ (the mystery cat!) is one of the best-loved poems from T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats - the inspiration for Cats: The Musical - beloved by generations of children and their parents. Now, Macavity is given a new life in this stunning picture book with illustrations from Arthur Robins that perfectly convey all the wit and humor of Eliot’s creation. Perfect for ages 3+, children (and parents) will love reading aloud about T.S. Eliot’s best-loved cat. To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, and Spot.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780571308132
    Publication Date
    July 12, 2016
    Publisher
    Faber & Faber Children's
    Original Publication Date
    April 29, 2014
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 5 years
    Lexile® Level
    AD960L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~W
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~6.3

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