My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes facts for kids
2010 Puffin Books edition
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| Author | Eve Sutton and Lynley Dodd |
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| Illustrator | Lynley Dodd |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's book |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
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Publication date
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1978-04-27 |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 0-14-050242-4 |
| OCLC | 12479906 |
My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes is a well-loved New Zealand children's book. It is also very popular in the United Kingdom and Canada. The book was written by Eve Sutton and Lynley Dodd. They are cousins-in-law. The book first came out in 1974. It won the Esther Glen Award in 1975.
Contents
About the Book
This book is about different cats from all over the world. Each cat has a special or unusual habit. But no matter what other cats do, the story always comes back to one thing. It ends with the phrase, "but my cat likes to hide in boxes."
The Real Cat Behind the Story
The idea for the book came from Lynley Dodd's own cat. Her cat was named Wooskit. Just like many cats, Wooskit loved to hide. He would hide in boxes, supermarket bags, and other cozy spots. This inspired the main idea of the book.
The Authors' Journeys
The two authors, Eve Sutton and Lynley Dodd, took different paths after writing this book.
Eve Sutton's Writing Career
After My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes, Eve Sutton started writing for older children. She wrote many more books for young readers.
Lynley Dodd's Famous Series
Lynley Dodd continued to write for younger children. This led her to create her very famous Hairy Maclary series. These books are loved by children around the world.
