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With all the spirit and charm of the classic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musicals, this swinging, waltzing tale will have readers dancing right along. Full color.

Alley cats are shrewd survivors who live off of mice and food scraps in the allies of large cities. This fascinating resource takes a closer look at the life of this scrappy feline. It compares and contrasts the alley cat’s diet and habitat with that of house cats. The accessible text includes a kid-friendly discussion of the role responsible pet ownership plays in reducing the numbers of stray cats.

Welcome to the world of the Alley Cats, they are just trying to get a break for their band, but with opposition from the locals they are having a hard time. You can sing, dance and play your saxophone and piano like a master, but sometimes you still have to scratch your way to the top.

The alley cats move to the rhythm of the alley cat beat, causing havoc about town. Includes notes for parents and teachers. Suggested level: junior.

The Alley Cats love to wreak havoc and have fun. Phat Cat always knows where to find food. Sporty Cat loves to bat things. Scat is an extreme sports enthusiast and music DJ, while his sister Spike is a tough Tom Boy with a soft heart. Miss Lulu and Miss Priss are divas, while brothers Stinky Cat and Clumbsy are always slipping and sliding getting into a mess. Einstein is the smart cat in the bunch and the Alley Cats rely on him keep them out of trouble. Damien, aka Devil Cat, on the other hand is always looking for trouble. Then there's Puppy Dog, their honorary side kick, the loveable, gullible puppy dog who tags along on their adventures

There is this place called the Cat Tree. It is a magical special place for cats to come and enjoy. All cats are welcome to the tree. Cats like young cats, old cats, mama cats with their kittens, fat cats, wild cats, house cats, homeless cats, and tom cats. There is always something going on under the tree. Some cats just come sit under the tree. Some come to sleep or just to take a nap. Some cats come to play. There are some cats that love to climb and sit in the tree, looking out to see what the world is around them. The tree gives them all shelter from the weather outside. When it is hot, it gives them shade and keeps them cool. When it rains, the tree keeps them dry. When it is cold and snowing, it keeps them all warm. The tree also keeps them all safe from harm, from the ones that would hurt them. The tree loves the cats to come and have a good time. As long as there are cats, the tree will always be there for them—the tree with open limbs and a wooden heart.