- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (Mar 15 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312091303
- ISBN-13: 978-0312091309
- Product Dimensions: 26.1 x 20 x 0.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 154 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,087,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Oscar is a good-natured stray cat, left by a little girl with the Herriots to be nursed back to health. the country veterinarian and his wife take him into their home, and soon he has become part of their family. But before too long, Oscar starts setting off on his own--running away, only to turn up in the funniest places.
Oscar, Cat-About-Town, the newest children's story by James Herriot, is sure to become another classic; illustrated with the rich, colorful artwork of Ruth Brown, it will win the hearts of readers young and old.
Oscar, Cat-About-Town, the newest children's story by James Herriot, is sure to become another classic; illustrated with the rich, colorful artwork of Ruth Brown, it will win the hearts of readers young and old.
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I looked at the stray cat which a kind little girl had brought to my examining room. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful Cat book by a wonderful writer,
This review is from: Oscar, Cat-About-Town (Hardcover)
I think I have not had a more pleasant reading experience than sitting down next to a burning fire place, listening to my favorite antique clock ticking.. the patter of rain on the window panes and reading James Herriott. It is a memory of that afternoon that all these years later I have never forgotten. James Herriott is the most pleasant, relaxing, refreshing writer. Forget all the worries and cares and escape for a few minutes into a quiet world where the animals speak their own language.. A wonderful book, a wonderful writer. Thank You James Herriott for the memories.
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Oscar, Cat-About-Town,
By "red_skittr" (wyoming) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Oscar, Cat-About-Town (Paperback)
I really enjoyed reading this book. I think that anyone who reads this will feel more comfortable in nowing that many people may love them and that it is okay to have more than one "family." Many love you just the same and they can care for you in their own special way. I think Oscar is unique and even though this is just a book I respect the characters.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cat lovers, take note!,
By Laurie (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Oscar, Cat-About-Town (Paperback)
Warm, homey illustrations that almost seem to glow are paired nicely with the sweet storyline. As always, James Herriott knows his animals, and can capture their essence on paper. I have known cats like Oscar, who is most definitely a "people" cat--he loves to be in the thick of things!--and reading Oscar's story was like a touch of nostalgia. If your little one loves animals, do get them this book. I have a hunch they'll like it.
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