Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast: "This is one stylin' book, and it's like nothing I've seen this year."

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This is author/illustrator Cynthia von Buhler's self-portrait-slash-doll. I invited Cynthia to 7-Imp this morning to share some art from her latest title, the downright luxurious But Who Will Bell the Cats? (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children; September 2009). This title has been met with such lavish reviews as: "Dark, complicated mixed-media illustrations bring a humorously creepy feel to the tale…this story of an indefatigable mouse should find a welcome pl...
Published on December 06, 2009 23:25
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Finally, the solution to Aesop’s age-old question: But who will bell the cats?
But Who Will Bell the Cats? by Cynthia von Buhler
Mouse and his friend Brown Bat are tired of watching the princess’s cats Finally, the solution to Aesop’s age-old question: But who will bell the cats?
But Who Will Bell the Cats? by Cynthia von Buhler
Mouse and his friend Brown Bat are tired of watching the princess’s cats enjoy the life of luxury in the banquet hall of the castle, while they languish on crumbs and sleep in smelly socks.
They are determined to get out of the basement and join the fun and frolicking. But how to get past those spoiled cats who block their every effort?
It will take ingenuity, teamwork, and quite a bit of cunning for Mouse and Bat to succeed. If they can only figure out how to bell the cats . . .
Award-winning artist Cynthia von Buhler takes the reader on a whimsical journey in this visually stunning and innovative book. But Who Will Bell the Cats? (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children; September 2009) is an enchanting tale of determination, bravery, and creativity—and beautifully illustrates the rewards of the uncomplicated power of kindness.
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But Who Will Bell the Cats? by Cynthia von Buhler
Mouse and his friend Brown Bat are tired of watching the princess’s cats Finally, the solution to Aesop’s age-old question: But who will bell the cats?
But Who Will Bell the Cats? by Cynthia von Buhler
Mouse and his friend Brown Bat are tired of watching the princess’s cats enjoy the life of luxury in the banquet hall of the castle, while they languish on crumbs and sleep in smelly socks.
They are determined to get out of the basement and join the fun and frolicking. But how to get past those spoiled cats who block their every effort?
It will take ingenuity, teamwork, and quite a bit of cunning for Mouse and Bat to succeed. If they can only figure out how to bell the cats . . .
Award-winning artist Cynthia von Buhler takes the reader on a whimsical journey in this visually stunning and innovative book. But Who Will Bell the Cats? (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children; September 2009) is an enchanting tale of determination, bravery, and creativity—and beautifully illustrates the rewards of the uncomplicated power of kindness.
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