| The Tales of Oscar and Cleo: With Songs and Verse Contributor(s): Williams, Yvonne (Author), Hughson, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0648366502 ISBN-13: 9780648366508 Publisher: Publicious Pty Ltd OUR PRICE: $35.14 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Cats - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Poetry (see Also Stories In Verse) |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 7.99" W x 10" (1.21 lbs) 106 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The story begins with a very unhappy cat called Oscar. His owner Mrs Wimmy has just told him that another cat, Cleo, would be coming to live with them. After a shaky start they become firm friends. This is the story of their adventures. Cleo has a frightening encounter with her reflection, and Oscar introduces her to two beautiful fairies, tiresome pixies and a grumpy old frog called Franko. Mrs Wimmy drives to Queensland to visit her grandchildren in Pimpama. During the long drive they spend a day at the Dubbo Zoo where Cleo has an encounter with an elephant. On their arrival in Pimpama, the family cat, Willow, proves to be a nasty piece of works but Oscar soon sorts her out. Cleo nearly drowns during a picnic and brave Oscar faces a huge 'black slavering' dog to enable her rescue. During this Queensland visit they encounter a Cane Toad and also capture a troublesome cockroach called Baldric. On their return to Victoria they drive to Winchelsea to visit Mrs Wimmy's other granddaughter and her two cats Lenny and Polly. They meet a 'retired' swagman, Blossum a three legged goat, Mousie a huge black watchdog and Old-Tom-Across-The Road. Oscar's tail gets caught in a door resulting in a visit to the Vet, much bandaging and little sympathy. The cats cause a rumpus in the Hen House where they meet Randy, a very nasty rooster. Oscar has a painful encounter with a yabby. Back in Geelong, they incur the wrath of Mrs Wimmy for mistreating her beautiful piano. During a Soir e in Mrs Wimmy's music room they become trapped in a Double Bass case. One day Cleo meets Wanda the Wicked Fairy who creates havoc with her magic wand. Finally Cleo and Oscar and all the creatures in the area attend the Annual Bush Ball. There are dramas and surprises, as well as a magnificent supper for all. |
Contributor Bio(s): Williams, Yvonne: - NANNA VON (Yvonne Williams) was born in the small country town of Nhill in Victoria, Australia. After 37 years she moved to Geelong with her family and apart from a four-year stint in Melbourne, she has lived in Geelong ever since. A trained classical pianist and singer, Yvonne has been active in choral singing in Junior and Senior choirs since the age of five. She was a chorus member in The Melbourne Opera Company for two years before returning to Geelong. Yvonne enjoys working with children and held the position of Musical Director of the Geelong branch of The Australian Youth Choir for seven years. A keen amateur actor, she has also been involved with amateur drama productions over the years. She dances Argentine Tango, Ballroom and Latin American. She is a published poet but this is her first attempt at a children's story.Hughson, John: - JOHN HUGHSON'S working life was as a Pharmacist. His formal art studies began at a mature age at the Geelong Fine Art School under Patricia Semmler and continued for about 7 years. Towards the end of this period, for an additional 4 years he studied watercolour technique with Peter Eggleton, who was a fine draughtsman and teacher. John enjoys the immediacy and challenge of watercolour painting en plein air. Although he has held two solo exhibitions and contributed to many others, this is the first time John has produced illustrations for a book. |
