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Once upon a time there was an old man and an old woman who were very lonely. They decided to get a cat, but when the old man went out searching, he found not one cat, but millions and billions and trillions of cats! Unable to decide which one would be the best pet, he brought them all home. How the old couple came to have just one cat to call their own is a classic tale that has been loved for generations. Winner of a Newbery Honor, this edition will bring this beloved tale to a whole new generation of readers. - Publisher.
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This is such a cute, weird story. My son really seemed to enjoy it.
Read for the first time in the year:
February 21, 2021
—Excerpts and/or reprints included in [b:Once Upon a Time 23472178 Once Upon a Time (Childcraft The How and Why Library 1988, #1) Childcraft International https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1414555401s/23472178.jpg 3025863]. Also I believe an abridged (illustration) version is in [b:The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury: Celebrated Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud 238068 The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury Celebrated Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud Janet Schulman https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1411333628s/238068.jpg 230604].
Such a sweet little story!
I like the illustrations also, though I think they might not be as delightful for younger audience... I don't know. I think the composition and layout of the pictures and text could have been better. But, very nice story!