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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014
Macavity
By T. S. Eliot, TS Eliot, Arthur Robins (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Old Possum's Cats series
A master criminal cat eludes capture in a whimsical tale.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Meet Macavity, the elusive master criminal cat who always escapes the law. In this delightful picture book, children and parents will be enchanted by his cunning escapades and mysterious ways. With vibrant illustrations capturing the humor and wit of T.S. Eliot's classic poem, young readers will be drawn into a world where a mischievous feline outsmarts everyone. Will anyone ever catch this clever cat, or will Macavity remain forever at large? Dive into this charming story and find out!
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD960L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~6.3
- F&P level
- ~W
Publication
- Published
- July 12, 2016
- First published
- April 29, 2014
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber Children's
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780571308132
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