The Wahoo Bobcat facts for kids
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| Author | Joseph Wharton Lippincott |
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| Illustrator | Paul Bransom |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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1950 |
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The Wahoo Bobcat is an exciting children's book. It was written by Joseph Wharton Lippincott and illustrated by Paul Bransom. The book was first published in 1950. Lippincott was a publisher and also loved nature. He wrote many books about animals and the outdoors. This book is one of two stories he wrote that are set in Florida.
About The Wahoo Bobcat
This book tells the story of a special bobcat. It lives in the wild areas of Florida. The bobcat is known as the biggest one in the whole water prairie. This is a type of wetland with lots of open grassy areas.
What's the Story About?
The main characters are the large Wahoo bobcat and a nine-year-old boy. They become good friends. Their friendship lasts through many tough times. They face dry seasons and dangerous wildfires. Floods and other wild animals, like panthers, also pose threats. But the biggest danger to the bobcat comes from people. Hunters with dogs often try to find and catch the bobcat in the Florida swamps. The story shows how their friendship helps them through these challenges.
About the Author
Joseph Wharton Lippincott was a well-known writer. He was also a publisher. He wrote 17 books in total. All of his books were about animals and nature. He wanted to share his love for the wild with young readers. His stories often showed the lives of animals in their natural homes.
From Book to TV Screen
The Wahoo Bobcat was so popular that it became a TV show! In 1963, a special version of the story was shown. It was part of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color. This show brought the bobcat's adventures to many more people.
