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Publisher Unknown (1969)
Description
Warned not to get into his usual mischief, Mother Holly's cat tries to tidy up all the mess he has made while she is away.
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LibraryThing member AnneBaron
This folktale is all about how the cat got it's purr. It tells of a cat who was told by his owner Mother Holly to clean up the cottage while she is out. The cat gets into all kinds of mischief in the process using magical items to help him clean up the messes he makes while trying to attend to his
This was a very cute story that is sure to hold the interest of any child.
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tasks. At the end of it all, he swallows magical popcorn and develops his purr.This was a very cute story that is sure to hold the interest of any child.
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LibraryThing member lhendrix9983
Very cute story about a cat that gets into all kinds of mischief while Mother Holly is away. This story would be good to retell because there is lots fo actions, characters, and colorful language. This book was found in the E section at Statham Public Library.
Awards
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 2002)
Other editions
How the Cat Swallowed Thunder (Picture Puffins) by Lloyd Alexander (Paperback)