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"An approachable introduction to contemporary speculative fiction from China and Hong Kong that touches on issues of urbanization, sexuality, and propaganda"--
Meet Calico -- a fluffy, puffy, itty-bitty kitten who can't wait to discover the world around her. Follow Calico as she jumps, climbs, and frolics her way through a very adventurous day!
"The Story of a Calico Clown" by Laura Lee Hope is a charming children's tale that revolves around the adventures of a lively and colorful calico clown. The story begins in a bustling toy store where the calico clown is displayed alongside other toys, eagerly waiting for a child to take him home. One day, a kind-hearted little girl named Polly visits the toy store with her parents. Polly's eyes immediately catch the whimsical calico clown, and she falls in love with him at first sight. Begging her parents to buy him, Polly becomes the proud owner of the jolly calico clown. The calico clown quickly becomes Polly's most cherished toy. With his bright colors and wide grin, he brings joy and lau...
The Calico Cat changes color with her environment, and rather than go against the grain of life's experiences, chooses to blend and enjoy the changes.
Excerpt from The Calico Cat The staccato utterance was caused by the big mouthfuls of codfish and potato which, between phrases, Mr. Peaslee conveyed to his mouth. It was plain to see that he was greatly pleased with his new dignity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
One of the great pleasures of reading and writing poetry is hearing how words sound together. “Calico Pie” takes readers to the “syllabub sea,” and the other 22 poems in this volume similarly showcase rhyme, creative word choice, and imagery that are as fun to read aloud as they are to imagine. Readers are also introduced to great writers such as Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Robert Burns, and more. Complemented by lovely illustrations, each poem helps engage readers with skills taught in the language arts curriculum.