Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

T. S. Eliots famous collection of nonsense verse about catsthe inspiration for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats now made into a major motion picture. This edition features vibrant illustrations by Axel Scheffler. T. S. Eliots playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world ever since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for his godchildren with Eliot posing as Old Possum himself and later inspired the legendary musical Cats. Now with vibrant illustrations by the award-winning Axel Scheffler this captivating edition makes a wonderful new home for Mr. Mistoffelees Growltiger the Rum Tum Tugger Macavity the mystery cat and many other memorable strays. Its the perfect complement to the beloved previous edition which remains available.