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Millions of Cats - Hardcover
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by Wanda Gág (Author)
A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK - OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD! The original American classic with a refrain that millions of kids love to chant: Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats.
"A black-and-white masterpiece."--The New York Times Wanda Gág's enchanting tale of the very old man who went off in search of the prettiest cat in the world for his wife and returned instead with millions to choose from has become an American classic, widely recognized as the first modern picture book. With its charming illustrations and rhythmic, singsong refrain, Millions of Cats remains as beloved today as it was when this original edition first appeared almost a century ago.Author Biography
Wanda Gág (1893-1946) was born in New Ulm, Minnesota, the daughter of an artist and the eldest of seven children. In recognition of her rare artistry, she was the posthumous recipient of the 1958 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Millions of Cats and the 1977 Kerlan Award for the body of her work.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.31 x 6.79 x 9.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 24, 1952
Award: Newbery Medal (1929)
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2014)
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2015)
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Quiz Name: Millions of Cats
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5