CATS ARE CATS

New York: Philomel Books, 1988. First edition. Fine in very good plus dust jacket.. Signed and inscribed first printing of this collection of feline poems from T. S. Eliot, Nancy Willard, and more, packed with brilliant cat illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Young. Ed Young entered the world of illustration as a commercial artist, and this background in compelling visual storytelling is evident in all his books. Over his long career, he has earned two Caldecott Honors and two nominations for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. 10'' x 8''. Original color pictorial boards. Original price-clipped color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. 80 pages, including index. Inscribed by Larrick to title page, "To the ____'s / Nancy Larrick." Additionally signed by Young below. Jacket with light sunning to spine. Tight.