Captain's Purr by Madeleine Floyd
Captain is a very handsome cat who lives in a house by the river. He sleeps, he washes, he eats, and when he is not doing that he strolls down to the river in the moonlight, jumps into his rowing boat, rows to the house where his girlfriend lives, and sits holding paws with her under the stars. Gorgeous pictures by an immensely talented new young artist illustrate a gentle, witty and surprising little text. Cat-lovers will find this irresistible..
The illustrations are gorgeous and this is a book that adults will fall for too- Children's Bookseller, 21 March 2003Floyd's finely observed paintings of Captain are given room to breathe in this large-format picture book for three-to-five year olds. While the first half of the book details a cat's daily ritual of washing, sleeping and eating, the night-time Captain is revealed to be a Romeo in a rowing boat.' - Sunday Telegraph, 20 July 2003 - Dinah HallSimple, romantic, magical - the invisible narrator shares her cat's lovely life. - Guardian Children's Books Supplement, Autumn 2003Why do cats purr? Here is a tale to gladden the heart and waken the imagination of every reader, both young and old?children learning to read and parents narrating the book will enjoy the beautiful colour illustrations and entertaining story. - Your Cat Magazine, September 2003Madeleine Floyd, without question, is a cat lover and a loving cat observer. Every pose taken up by the black and white cat called Captain is a joy to behold?Floyd shines a dreamily romantic light on the nocturnal trystings of the feline world?The expertly executed artwork, excellent page design and restrained text combine to produce a book of seductive charm. - Carousel, Autumn 2003
Madeleine Floyd graduated at Camberwell College of Art in 1995. She lives in Chiswick and divides her time between illustration and painting, with regular exhibitions of her work in London. This is her first book.
| SKU | GOR001285356 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781842552575 |
| ISBN 10 | 1842552570 |
| Title | Captain's Purr |
| Author | Madeleine Floyd |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2003-07-03 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
