Annie M. G Schmidt

Twelve amusing poems by the "queen of Dutch children's literature," paired with charming illustrations of reindeer houseguests, mischievous little girls, ever-singing tea kettles, and more. This delightful poetry collection offers children and the young at heart a refreshing, inventive look at the world from the well-known Dutch author Annie Schmidt. The rollicking poems tell the stories of such intriguing characters as Aunt Sue and Uncle Steve...

Miss Minoes is a cat who is transformed into a young woman and befriends Tibbe, a shy, bumbling reporter for the local newspaper. Miss Minoes, still recognized as a cat by neighborhood felines despite her new human appearance, organizes them into a news-gathering service and turns Tibbe into a star reporter. But they soon discover that the popular chairman of the 'Club For Friends of Animals' has evil plans.--Container.