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Moses the Kitten James Herriot Vintage Children's Book Rescue Cat and Pig Bedtime Story

Moses the Kitten James Herriot Vintage Children's Book Rescue Cat and Pig Bedtime Story

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Sweet Vintage Children's Story "Moses the Kitten!" by James Herriot of 'All Creatures Great and Small' Fame. 

From the wonderful James Herriot whose adventures as a country vet through the war years of the 20th century in the English Countryside, led to the classic 'All Creatures Great and Small' series of books and screen adaptations. We present this delightfully heartwarming tale of a little abandoned black kitten that has a very happy ending.

Any animal loving child would adore this charming little story about how Moses the kitten finds his forever home with the help of a very important pig.

A lovely simple little feel good story sure to delight cat fans everywhere.

This book was published in the 1980's but is still very good with just light signs of wear and perfect for a good few more enjoyable reading sessions. The print is quite large and designed for a young child to perhaps read along whilst enjoying the delightful illustrations of farm life and the English countryside. 

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Kitty's Reader Notes & Book Snippet

Kitty's Notes:

Set in 'All Creatures Great and Small' country, the wonderful Yorkshire countryside, this very sweet story tells a little anecdotal tale from the life of the famous Vet James Herriot.

With his usual bright and lively writing he has this time written a delightfully heartwarming little children's story about a poor lost kitten and how it finds its way to survive on a lively farm.

Definitely one to tug at the heartstrings of any cat lovers young or old!

Best of all it has a happy ending.

Excerpt from this book "Moses the Kitten":

"There have been times in the winter when I have regretted being a vet and this looked like one of them.

I had driven about ten miles from home, thinking that the Dales always looked coldest, not when they were covered with snow, but as now, when the first sprinkling streaked the bare flanks of the fells in bars of black and white like the ribs of a crouching beast. And now in front of me was a farm gate rattling on its hinges as the wind shook it....

...I went over and looked closer. It was a tiny kitten, probably about 6 weeks old..."

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Illustrated
  • Vintage Children's Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1980's Vintage Children's Books

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Author Bio & Publication

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James Herriot (1916 - 1995) famous for 'All Creatures Great and Small' wrote 'Moses the Kitten'.

Illustrated by Peter Barrett.

Publisher: Guild Publishing London (BCA)
Date: 1986
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardback

Condition Notes: VERY GOOD

This sweet old children's story book comes to you in very good previously read and enjoyed condition.

No names written in the book or graffiti and free from any kind of gift inscription.

Slight wear to the corner tips of the boards and light shelf wear to the glossy boards with a small scuff to the laminate on the back board.

Pages are overall clean and bright with just mild wear from being read.

Please remember this pre-owned vintage book has been loved before and condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 27.5 cms x Width 21.5 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback

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