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Faber and Faber Blanksy the Street Cat Puckett Gavin

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Seascapes and landscapes, snowy-capped hills • Colourful tulips and gold daffodils • His art was incredible, vibrant and loud • Enough to make Pablo Picasso feel proud! • When Blanksy the cat discovers a talent for painting murals he uses it to draw bigger and bigger crowds to help his friend Pete the busker become rich. But will money really make Pete happy? • An entertaining story with fabulous illustrations by award-winning illustrator Allen Fatimaharan подробнее
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