
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (with full-color illustrations)
T. S. Eliot’s famous collection of nonsense verse about cats—the inspiration for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats, now made into a major motion picture. This edition features vibrant illustrations by Axel Scheffler.
This beloved classic is the perfect addition to any child’s library:
- Classic Children’s Poetry: T. S. Eliot’s witty, whimsical verse that became the foundation for the blockbuster musical Cats.
- Funny Animal Poems: Meet the whole cast of curious cats, from the mysterious Macavity and magical Mr. Mistoffelees to the contrarian Rum Tum Tugger.
- A Read-Aloud Favorite: Perfect for sharing with a new generation, these rhyming stories are a joy to read aloud with the whole family.
- Beautiful Gift Edition: With stunning full-color art by Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo, this book is a treasure for any bookshelf.
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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (with full-color illustrations)
T. S. Eliot’s famous collection of nonsense verse about cats—the inspiration for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats, now made into a major motion picture. This edition features vibrant illustrations by Axel Scheffler.
This beloved classic is the perfect addition to any child’s library:
- Classic Children’s Poetry: T. S. Eliot’s witty, whimsical verse that became the foundation for the blockbuster musical Cats.
- Funny Animal Poems: Meet the whole cast of curious cats, from the mysterious Macavity and magical Mr. Mistoffelees to the contrarian Rum Tum Tugger.
- A Read-Aloud Favorite: Perfect for sharing with a new generation, these rhyming stories are a joy to read aloud with the whole family.
- Beautiful Gift Edition: With stunning full-color art by Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo, this book is a treasure for any bookshelf.
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T. S. Eliot’s famous collection of nonsense verse about cats—the inspiration for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats, now made into a major motion picture. This edition features vibrant illustrations by Axel Scheffler.
This beloved classic is the perfect addition to any child’s library:
- Classic Children’s Poetry: T. S. Eliot’s witty, whimsical verse that became the foundation for the blockbuster musical Cats.
- Funny Animal Poems: Meet the whole cast of curious cats, from the mysterious Macavity and magical Mr. Mistoffelees to the contrarian Rum Tum Tugger.
- A Read-Aloud Favorite: Perfect for sharing with a new generation, these rhyming stories are a joy to read aloud with the whole family.
- Beautiful Gift Edition: With stunning full-color art by Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo, this book is a treasure for any bookshelf.

