The cat and the cuckoo
By: Ted Hughes ; illustrated by Flora McDonnell.
Contributors: McDonnell, Flora.
Edition: 1st American ed.
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Brookfield, Conn
Number of pages: 63
ISBN-13: 9780761315483; 9780761325727
Subjects: Animals -- Juvenile poetry.; Children's poetry, English.; Animals -- Poetry.; English poetry.
Genres: Juvenile poetry.; Poetry.
Description: Illustrated poems about an otter, a dragonfly, a cow, a robin, and many other creatures of the land, sea, and air. Here are 28 whimsical, lyrical, and robust animal poems from one of the twentieth century's most celebrated poets. The mole, the cat, the squirrel, the donkey, and others make memorable appearances, accompanied by striking duotone artwork. Acutely observed, accessible, and surprising, this is perfect for children learning to love poetry.
Table of contents: title: Cat; title: Toad; title: Thrush; title: Goat; title: Fantails; title: Pig; title: Mole; title: Dog; title: Cow; title: Squirrel; title: Dragonfly; title: Robin; title: Ram; title: Otter; title: Crow; title: Hen; title: Pike; title: Sparrow; title: Red admiral; title: Shrew; title: Owl; title: Stickleback; title: Donkey; title: Worm; title: Hedgehog; title: Cuckoo; title: Peacock; title: Snail.