The Christmas Cat
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A cozy Nativity story for those who love Christmas and cats. All babies are beautiful and all babies cry. Jesus was no exception. On the night he was born, nothing Mary, Joseph, or the animals in the stable could do would comfort him. But when a curious kitten wanted its turn to calm the baby Jesus, a loving friendship blossomed on that very first Christmas. This perfect read-aloud was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's drawings of La Madonna del Gatto, which show Mary lovingly holding the baby Jesus who is cuddling a cat.
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Product details
- 0-5
- Hardback | 32 pages
- 264 x 210 x 7.62mm | 342g
- 16 Nov 2015
- Penguin Putnam Inc
- Dial
- New York, United States
- English
- 32 Illustrations, unspecified
- 0803734980
- 9780803734982
- 2,361,573
Review Text
"This warm, inviting interpretation offers a new slant on the familiar story, interesting to all but especially irresistible to cat lovers."-Kirkus (starred review)
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"This warm, inviting interpretation offers a new slant on the familiar story, interesting to all but especially irresistible to cat lovers."--Kirkus (starred review)
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About Maryann MacDonald
Maryann Macdonald grew up near Detroit with seven brothers and sisters. She lived for many years in Europe, but has now settled in New York City. One day, while exploring the Metropolitan Museum there, she discovered the Leonardo da Vinci drawing that inspired her to write The Christmas Cat. She has written numerous books for children. Amy June Bates grew up in Utah and graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in illustration. She has illustrated over forty books for children and has been honored by the Society of Illustrators for her work. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and children.
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