Abigayil: the Story of the Cat At the Manger

Greenwich, Conn: New York Graphic Society Publishers, 1964. First ed., second printing (stated). 43 unnumbered pages: color illustrations; 29 cm. Fine in an about near fine price-clipped(?) jacket with a few spots and a tiny close edge-tear. in archival mylar. Hardcover.

Abigayil and her five kittens live in a stable in Bethlehem. A man and woman come to the stable to sleep. The baby Jesus is born and wonderful things begin to happen. "Rouben Mamoulian (1897-1987) was an Armenian-American film and theatre director known for his innovative use of camera and sound techniques. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, Mamoulian moved to the United States in the 1920s and quickly established himself as a pioneering director in both the theatre and film industries. In theatre, Mamoulian directed the premieres of several iconic Broadway musicals, including "Porgy and Bess" and "Oklahoma!" His innovative use of continuous action and integrated song and dance sequences helped to shape the modern American musical. In film, Mamoulian is known for his innovative use of camera movement, sound, and color. His films, such as "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Love Me Tonight," and "The Mark of Zorro," are noted for their dynamic visual style and creative use of sound. ¶ Animals -- Juvenile fiction. Stables -- Juvenile fiction. Wounds and injuries -- Juvenile fiction. Wound healing -- Juvenile fiction. Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction. Christmas. Children's stories, American -- 20th century. Lésions et blessures -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse. Cicatrisation -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse. Parents et enfants -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse. Noël. Histoires pour enfants américaines -- 20e siècle. Christmas. Children's stories, American. Animals. Cats. Christmas. Nativity of Jesus Christ. Parent and child. Stables. Wound healing. Wounds and injuries. Named Person: Jesus Christ -- Nativity -- Juvenile fiction. Jesus Christ. Juvenile works. Dust jackets (Binding) -- 1964. Time: 1900-1999 Geographic: Bethlehem -- Juvenile fiction. West Bank -- Bethlehem. Class Descriptors: LC: PZ7.M31214; Dewey: M311a L.S Other Titles: Story of the cat at the manger Responsibility: by Rouben Mamoulian; illustrated by Marshall Goodman.