Temple Cat
No. of pages 31
Published: 2001
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In "Temple Cat" by Andrew Clements, a proud and majestic temple cat named Miu lives among the grandeur of an ancient temple. He enjoys a comfortable life, watching the daily rituals and admiring the beautiful surroundings. However, his world is disrupted when he befriends an intriguing young boy who visits the temple. As their friendship develops, Miu begins to see the temple and its significance through the boy's eyes, leading him to a deeper understanding of his own purpose. The story beautifully explores themes of friendship, perspective, and the connections between humans and animals in a reverent setting. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 31 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2001 by Houghton Mifflin .
Nathaniel Tripp is the author of Father, Soldier, Son, a memoir of the Vietnam War and a finalist for the National Book Award in the United States. He has lived on a farm in northern Vermont since 1973 and was inspired to write Snow Comes to the Farm from his own love of watching the weather. "I've been keeping a weather journal since I was ten," he says. "My idea of a perfect evening is, simply, staying at home in a snowstorm. " Nathaniel Tripp lives in Vermont with his wife, author Reeve Lindbergh, their son and a collection of farmyard animals. Kate Kiesler has illustrated many books for children, including Crab Moon by Ruth Horowitz. She says of Snow Comes to the Farm, "There is nothing more magical than the first snow. I grew up in Vermont and at the first hint of white, my sister and I had our mittens pulled on, ready to catch those first snowflakes. " Kate now lives in Colorado. Andrew Clements is the author of picture books and novels for young readers, including Because Your Daddy Loves You and the perennial bestseller Frindle . He lives in Baldwin, Maine, and can also be found at www. andrewclements. com.