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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Tabby McTat, the Musical Cat
Written by Julia Donaldson · Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
A street cat and his owner are separated. Can they reunite?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,013 ratings
32 pages· 900 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Tabby McTat, a street-savvy cat, loves singing with his owner, Fred, as they busk for coins. But when Fred chases a thief and gets into an accident, the duo is torn apart. Alone and longing for his friend, Tabby must navigate the bustling city streets to find Fred again. Will their bond of friendship and loyalty guide them back to each other, or will Tabby find a new path? This heartwarming tale explores the power of connection and the adventures that await when life takes an unexpected turn.
From the publisher
A purr-fectly rollicking adventure from superstars Donaldson & Scheffler!Tabby McTat loves his life on the streets with his owner, Fred, singing (and caterwauling) for coins that people throw in Fred’s hat. But one day, Fred is in an accident, and the two are separated! Will Tabby and Fred find their way back to each other?From the creators of A Gold Star for Zog and Stick Man, Tabby McTat is a touching story of friendship, loyalty, singing - and kittens!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 900
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 620L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 2012
- First published
- January 1, 2009
- Publisher
- Arthur A. Levine Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780545451680
- LCCN
- 2011041182
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