Tom Finger (Paperback, New edition)

Queenie is a little girl with a sore heart, for her beloved tabby cat has died of old age. Every day, in the deep snow of winter, she calls to her tabby to return. Her brother Ben tells her to give up this lost cause. But then a different tabby appears, young and bold with bright blue eyes. He reveals only his name, Tom Finger, and then disappears. Every day Tom Finger returns to Queenie, smiling reassurance and leaving her with a gift. He will not answer the girl's questions about who he is and where he comes from and Ben believes he is a witch's cat who means to harm them. But Queenie instinctively trusts to his goodness. 'Where do you come from and where do you go?' is the innocent question that echoes though the pages, each one alive and lovely with sweet and subtle drawings. Each day, the cat brings presents - a lace hankie, a soap bag, a slipper - simple, personal things that add to the sense of mystery in the tale. Finally one day the young cat fails to appear. Queenie is worried and sets out to find him, following a trail of red wool through the snow. She is afraid and sometimes lost but calls to the cat and each time receives the help she needs. When at last Queenie finds Tom Finger's home, she is rewarded for her kindness and faithfulness with a very special gift. There is a dream-like tone to this lovely tale that gives it an unforgettable quality. Written in a traditional style, it has a resonance that will appeal to all imaginative children. The illustrations are classically beautiful and make this a book to treasure. Ages 4-6 (Kirkus UK)

One day a strange cat appears at the door. Each day he appears, and each day he leaves a strange and wonderful gift. Queenie is entranced by him - her brother though is convinced he is a witch's cat. But Queenie is determined to find out - and one day starts following the cat through the forest.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2002
Authors:	Gillian McClure
Illustrators:	Gillian McClure
Dimensions:	300 x 237 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7475-5596-4
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types
LSN:	0-7475-5596-6
Barcode:	9780747555964

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