Books with title Clever, Clever Cats

Peter Collington, recognized master of wordless picture books, proves in this funny feline fantasy that he is just as entertaining with words and pictures.Tibs, the orange tabby hero of Clever Cat, knows that being the cat of a busy working family means patiently waiting around a lot--to be let out, to be let in, to be fed. So one day Tibs takes matters into his own paws. To the amazement of his family, he opens up a can of cat food and serves himself. Soon he's a cat about town, with a set of house keys to come and go as he pleases and the use of Mrs. Ford's bank card to buy his own food--and a few other things that tickle his fancy. He regards the other kitties in the neighborhood, snoozing in the sun all day, and thinks, What a bore! But when Mrs. Ford's monthly bank statement arrives, suddenly this clever cat must earn his keep, and Tibs begins to wonder if he's too smart for his own good.

Peter Collington, recognized master of wordless picture books, proves in this funny feline fantasy that he is just as entertaining with words and pictures.Tibs, the orange tabby hero of Clever Cat, knows that being the cat of a busy working family means patiently waiting around a lot--to be let out, to be let in, to be fed. So one day Tibs takes matters into his own paws. To the amazement of his family, he opens up a can of cat food and serves himself. Soon he's a cat about town, with a set of house keys to come and go as he pleases and the use of Mrs. Ford's bank card to buy his own food--and a few other things that tickle his fancy. He regards the other kitties in the neighborhood, snoozing in the sun all day, and thinks, What a bore! But when Mrs. Ford's monthly bank statement arrives, suddenly this clever cat must earn his keep, and Tibs begins to wonder if he's too smart for his own good.

Mom, Rose, Sammy, and their dog Jelly have no idea what’s in store for them when they meet Clever, a very well-spoken bird. Clever wants to go back to his home that’s “just across the river,” and the family agrees to take him. But Clever fails to mention which river they had to cross or just how far away his home is. Over several weeks of traveling south, Clever continually asks for unusual foods. When the family finally reaches Clever’s river, with long, sad faces, they say their goodbyes. The trip home is much quicker since they don't have to stop at each creek, stream or trickle of water along the way. When they drive up to their house, a huge surprise is waiting for them!

Mom, Rose, Sammy, and their dog Jelly have no idea what's in store for them when they meet Clever, a very well-spoken bird. Clever wants to go back to his home that's "just across the river," and the family agrees to take him. But Clever fails to mention which river they had to cross or just how far away his home is. Over several weeks of traveling south, Clever continually asks for unusual foods. When the family finally reaches Clever's river, with long, sad faces, they say their goodbyes. The trip home is much quicker since they don't have to stop at each creek, stream or trickle of water along the way. When they drive up to their house, a huge surprise is waiting for them!

This is the story of Ulysses, a coal black cat, and his family which includes two children, Judith and Rose. The story is set in Hanover, New Hampshire, where the author's parents and her sister lived.Eleanor Frances Lattimore wrote more than 50 children's books. Her best-known book, "Little Pear," is considered a modern classic. She writes in a simple, direct style and her distinctive, bold line drawings support and complement the text."The Clever Cat" will be enjoyed by children in the lower primary grades, ages 5 to 7, and older, especially by children who love cats!

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