Being a cat has to be carefully taught, as this mother cat's words to her kittens demonstrate. Yawning, stretching, twining round legs, slow careful washing from the ears downwards - everything a young cat needs to know is presented in easy-to-learn verse form. Pam Martins' appealing artwork captures the charm of Mary Hoffman's words of wisdom, in a book that will delight every dedicated catlover.

 

This book is part of a book series called How To Be a .

There are 24 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 2003 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Mary Hoffman is a highly acclaimed journalist and writer who has campaigned against sexism and racism in children's literature since 1971. Pam Martins trained at Brighton College of Art and became an Air Mechanic and a mother of four before starting work professionally as a painter and sculpter. She paints in watercolour and draws from life at home in Salcombe, Devon where her slate-carving workshop is open to the public. She has exhibited in many West Country galleries and at the Mall Gallery in London. She is also a member of the Society of Feline Artists. Mary Hoffman has written more than 70 books. Her previous titles for Dorling Kindersley include Henry's Baby and A First Bible Story Book.