Old Possum Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats

These playful cat poems by T.S. Eliot have delighted readers and cat lovers of all ages ever since they were first published in 1939-including a young Andrew Lloyd Webber, who years later set them to music for the smash Broadway success Cats. The poems were originally composed for Eliot's godchildren, with the poet posing as Old Possum himself. Presented with vibrant color cartoons by British illustrator Axel Scheffler, this edition provides a delightful new setting for Mr. Mistoffelees, Growltiger, the Rum Tum Tugger, Macavity the mystery cat, and the other memorable strays of Eliot's feline world. "The distinctive personalities of each cat-brought to life by Scheffler's expressive cartoonlike paintings-and Eliot's lyrical, tongue-and-cheek wordplay, will appeal to a new generation of cat aficionados."-Publishers Weekly "Scheffler's illustrations add colorful detail and playfulness.... Cat (and even dog) lovers everywhere will welcome Scheffler's marvelous work."-School Library Journal (starred review)