Temple Cat
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (792 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0395698421 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 31 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Worshipped as a god with servants to coddle him, a temple cat in ancient Egypt yearns for the freedom to live as a normal feline. From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3?This endearing tale is sure to find favor wherever cat stories are in demand. If readers have regrets over the abandoned believers, there is no consolation offered, only an illustration on the back cover showing the god's empty pillow. So he slips away and travels until he reaches a fisherman's hut by the sea, where he discovers the humble pleasures of a "real" supper, a scratch behind the ears, and the joy of playing with children and being loved by them. The artist portrays the many moods and poses of the
A temple cat in ancient Egypt grows tired of being worshiped and cared for in a reverent fashion and escapes to find genuine affection with a fisherman and his children.
"Five Stars" according to Sherri L.. Wonderful story with beautiful pictures!. "Five Stars" according to Vickie Bond. nice book. The illustrations are fabulous in this book! Dana H. Pasterjak This is a wonderful book, and a great teaching tool. As a teacher, I am always looking for new ways to teach. This book was recommended by Crayola magazine on the subject of Ancient Egypt, so I checked it out at the library. I fell in love with the book because of the illustrations and original story line and will now buy this book. Most if not all of my students enjoy animals and they like that the main character is a cat who is worshipped and lives in her own temple cared for night and day by servants. It really was interesting