Tovey, Doreen
Overview
| Works: | 57 works in 323 publications in 7 languages and 5,439 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Anecdotes Folklore Fiction Humor History Popular works |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | PR6039.O75, 828.91407 |
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Most widely held works about
Doreen Tovey
- A comfort of cats by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Cats in the belfry by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- The coming of Saska by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Roses round the door by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Cats in concord by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Cats in May by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- More cats in the belfry by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Life with grandma by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Waiting in the wings by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Double trouble by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Donkey work by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Raining cats and donkeys by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- The new boy by Doreen Tovey( Book )
- Life with grandma by Doreen Tovey( Recording )
- Waiting in the wings by Doreen Tovey( Recording )
- The new boy by Doreen Tovey( )
- Roses round the door by Doreen Tovey( Recording )
- A comfort of cats by Doreen Tovey( Recording )
- The coming of Saska by Doreen Tovey( Recording )
- Cats in May by Doreen Tovey( )
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Most widely held works by
Doreen Tovey
Double trouble by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
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15 editions published between 1972 and 2007 in English and held by 425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The behaviour of a Siamese cat is never predictable, as all owners well know. The calm of the Tovey household is once again torn to shreds when Doreen's cat Seeley instantly loathes the new arrival, Shebalu, and she - all five inches of her - loathes him back. And then, even worse, they become firm friends, and team up to create havoc. The characters of Cats in the Belfry return with a vengeance: Father Adams, Miss Wellington and Annabel the donkey. But Seeley and Shebalu steal the show with their loveable mischief, and their antics will bring tears of laughter
15 editions published between 1972 and 2007 in English and held by 425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The behaviour of a Siamese cat is never predictable, as all owners well know. The calm of the Tovey household is once again torn to shreds when Doreen's cat Seeley instantly loathes the new arrival, Shebalu, and she - all five inches of her - loathes him back. And then, even worse, they become firm friends, and team up to create havoc. The characters of Cats in the Belfry return with a vengeance: Father Adams, Miss Wellington and Annabel the donkey. But Seeley and Shebalu steal the show with their loveable mischief, and their antics will bring tears of laughter
Cats in the belfry by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
)
48 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rediscover this lovable classic in a delightful new illustrated edition of these warm and witty cat tales, first published over forty years ago. Animal lovers Doreen Tovey and her husband Charles acquire their first Siamese kitten to rid themselves of an invasion of mice, although they worry about the cat attacking the birds. But Sugieh is not just any cat. She's an iron hand in a delicate, blue-pointed glove; an actress, a prima donna, an empress of cats, and she quickly establishes herself as queen of the house. Thus enslaved, the Toveys try to minimize the chaos Sugieh causes on a daily basis: chewing up telegrams, tearing holes into anything made out of wool, and screaming like a banshee. However things getmore complicated once Sugieh decidesshe's ready tobecome the perfect mother. Then she and her adorable kittens devote themselves to tightening their grip on the household. You'll share Doreen Tovey's enthusiasm for animals and her infectious feeling of joy toward all the creatures in her household. Surrounded by the friendly astonishment of the village characters who populate the neighborhood, like Father Adams, the local rector'the Tovey household is here again with it's deep though sorely tried love of animals and its splendid portrayal of the country scene. The affectionate illustrations by artist Dan Brown, who specializes in animals, truly capture the essence of the Siamese, helping to bring both the stories and characters to life
48 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rediscover this lovable classic in a delightful new illustrated edition of these warm and witty cat tales, first published over forty years ago. Animal lovers Doreen Tovey and her husband Charles acquire their first Siamese kitten to rid themselves of an invasion of mice, although they worry about the cat attacking the birds. But Sugieh is not just any cat. She's an iron hand in a delicate, blue-pointed glove; an actress, a prima donna, an empress of cats, and she quickly establishes herself as queen of the house. Thus enslaved, the Toveys try to minimize the chaos Sugieh causes on a daily basis: chewing up telegrams, tearing holes into anything made out of wool, and screaming like a banshee. However things getmore complicated once Sugieh decidesshe's ready tobecome the perfect mother. Then she and her adorable kittens devote themselves to tightening their grip on the household. You'll share Doreen Tovey's enthusiasm for animals and her infectious feeling of joy toward all the creatures in her household. Surrounded by the friendly astonishment of the village characters who populate the neighborhood, like Father Adams, the local rector'the Tovey household is here again with it's deep though sorely tried love of animals and its splendid portrayal of the country scene. The affectionate illustrations by artist Dan Brown, who specializes in animals, truly capture the essence of the Siamese, helping to bring both the stories and characters to life
The new boy by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1970 and 2006 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
So there we were, driving along with an earth-box, a bag of turkey, and, squalling his head off on my knee in Sheba's basket, the new boy. The Toveys are no strangers to disaster, particularly the Siamese-related kind, but when their beloved Solomon dies unexpectedly, they're faced with a completely new type of problem--do they find another cat to replace the one they've lost? The animals always win in the Tovey household and this time is no exception. It is with the interests of Solomon's (very audibly) grieving sister Sheba at heart that Doreen and Charles set off in search of Solomon Secundu
10 editions published between 1970 and 2006 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
So there we were, driving along with an earth-box, a bag of turkey, and, squalling his head off on my knee in Sheba's basket, the new boy. The Toveys are no strangers to disaster, particularly the Siamese-related kind, but when their beloved Solomon dies unexpectedly, they're faced with a completely new type of problem--do they find another cat to replace the one they've lost? The animals always win in the Tovey household and this time is no exception. It is with the interests of Solomon's (very audibly) grieving sister Sheba at heart that Doreen and Charles set off in search of Solomon Secundu
Cats in May by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
)
25 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Toveys attempt to settle down to quiet life in the country. Unfortunately, their tyrannical Siamese cats have other ideas. From causing an uproar on the BBC to claiming to have been kidnapped, Sheba and Solomon's outrageous behavior leaves the Toveys at their wits' end. Meanwhile, Doreen has to contend with her husband's disastrous skills as a handyman, a squirrel that chews the buttons off all his suits, and a runaway tortoise named Tarzan. Both human and animal characters come to life on the page in these witty stories, including Sidney, the problem-prone gardener, and Blondin, the brandy-swilling squirrel. In a new edition, with 20 delightful black and white illustrations, Tovey's tales are ready for rediscovery by a new generation of cat lovers. A truly enjoyable read for anyone who's ever been owned by a cat, it will tickle your funny bone and tug on your heartstrings
25 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Toveys attempt to settle down to quiet life in the country. Unfortunately, their tyrannical Siamese cats have other ideas. From causing an uproar on the BBC to claiming to have been kidnapped, Sheba and Solomon's outrageous behavior leaves the Toveys at their wits' end. Meanwhile, Doreen has to contend with her husband's disastrous skills as a handyman, a squirrel that chews the buttons off all his suits, and a runaway tortoise named Tarzan. Both human and animal characters come to life on the page in these witty stories, including Sidney, the problem-prone gardener, and Blondin, the brandy-swilling squirrel. In a new edition, with 20 delightful black and white illustrations, Tovey's tales are ready for rediscovery by a new generation of cat lovers. A truly enjoyable read for anyone who's ever been owned by a cat, it will tickle your funny bone and tug on your heartstrings
Raining cats and donkeys by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1967 and 2018 in English and held by 314 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author recounts the trials, tribulations, and rewards of living in a small English village with her two contrary Siamese cats and one emotional but lovable donkey
9 editions published between 1967 and 2018 in English and held by 314 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author recounts the trials, tribulations, and rewards of living in a small English village with her two contrary Siamese cats and one emotional but lovable donkey
Making the horse laugh by
Doreen Tovey(
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)
5 editions published between 1974 and 1998 in English and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1974 and 1998 in English and held by 199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donkey work by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Exasperations and joys owning a donkey
11 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Exasperations and joys owning a donkey
The coming of Saska by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1977 and 2007 in English and held by 169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
But why did it have to happen to us? Because he was a Siamese, of course, with his own ideas on things ... Doreen Tovey enchants us again with stories of life with her husband Charles in a West Country village, where they are driven to distraction by Siamese cats, Annabel the donkey, nesting swallows, bucking horses, and the villagers who still regard them as inept townsfolk, even after 18 years. In an effort to get away from it all, they take a trip to Canada to see the bears and wolves - much to the alarm of Father Adams and Miss Wellington. If they can't handle Siamese cats, how will they handle a grizzly? However, after hearing what the villagers have been up to in their absence, they wonder if they might have been safer in Canada. As for the cats, Seeley and Shebalu start acting strangely when they develop a taste for dog food. But it is time for another solemn little Seal Point to come into their lives - who takes some settling in
5 editions published between 1977 and 2007 in English and held by 169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
But why did it have to happen to us? Because he was a Siamese, of course, with his own ideas on things ... Doreen Tovey enchants us again with stories of life with her husband Charles in a West Country village, where they are driven to distraction by Siamese cats, Annabel the donkey, nesting swallows, bucking horses, and the villagers who still regard them as inept townsfolk, even after 18 years. In an effort to get away from it all, they take a trip to Canada to see the bears and wolves - much to the alarm of Father Adams and Miss Wellington. If they can't handle Siamese cats, how will they handle a grizzly? However, after hearing what the villagers have been up to in their absence, they wonder if they might have been safer in Canada. As for the cats, Seeley and Shebalu start acting strangely when they develop a taste for dog food. But it is time for another solemn little Seal Point to come into their lives - who takes some settling in
A comfort of cats by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1979 and 1993 in English and held by 113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Tucked away in an idyllic corner of the West Country, you'd think Doreen and her husband Charles would be enjoying a peaceful life - but far from it. Their wily Siamese companions still keep them on their toes. The Toveys are presented with a new problem when the local cattery closes down. Where will they leave Saska and Shebalu when they go on holiday? And so they buy a caravan to take the cats away with them, only to discover that packing up and leaving home is far from a holiday when seal-points are involved. As Saska grows ever more boisterous, he develops monkey-like climbing abilities, a knack for opening doors and a somewhat inconvenient obsession with wool. With Annabel the self-willed donkey, Father Adams and a host of gossiping villagers, this is a beguiling tale to enchant and amuse"--Publisher's description
3 editions published between 1979 and 1993 in English and held by 113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Tucked away in an idyllic corner of the West Country, you'd think Doreen and her husband Charles would be enjoying a peaceful life - but far from it. Their wily Siamese companions still keep them on their toes. The Toveys are presented with a new problem when the local cattery closes down. Where will they leave Saska and Shebalu when they go on holiday? And so they buy a caravan to take the cats away with them, only to discover that packing up and leaving home is far from a holiday when seal-points are involved. As Saska grows ever more boisterous, he develops monkey-like climbing abilities, a knack for opening doors and a somewhat inconvenient obsession with wool. With Annabel the self-willed donkey, Father Adams and a host of gossiping villagers, this is a beguiling tale to enchant and amuse"--Publisher's description
More cats in the belfry by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in English and German and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Front Cover; ONE; TWO; THREE; FOUR; FIVE; SIX; SEVEN; EIGHT; NINE; TEN; ELEVEN; TWELVE; THIRTEEN; FOURTEEN; FIFTEEN; SIXTEEN
10 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in English and German and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Front Cover; ONE; TWO; THREE; FOUR; FIVE; SIX; SEVEN; EIGHT; NINE; TEN; ELEVEN; TWELVE; THIRTEEN; FOURTEEN; FIFTEEN; SIXTEEN
Roses round the door by
Doreen Tovey(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1982 and 1999 in English and held by 70 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
More autobiographical than many of her other writings, this book tells of Doreen and Charles' first years together
3 editions published between 1982 and 1999 in English and held by 70 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
More autobiographical than many of her other writings, this book tells of Doreen and Charles' first years together
Cats in the belfry by
Doreen Tovey(
Recording
)
8 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author recounts the story of her Siamese cat Sugieh, who brings bedlam to their quiet country home
8 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author recounts the story of her Siamese cat Sugieh, who brings bedlam to their quiet country home
Cats in Concord by
Doreen Tovey(
Recording
)
5 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After many years of keeping Siamese cats in a remote cottage in Somerset, Doreen Tovey has come to the conclusion that the breed grows more delinquent by the generation. More stories about the delightful, though delinquent, Siamese cat
5 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After many years of keeping Siamese cats in a remote cottage in Somerset, Doreen Tovey has come to the conclusion that the breed grows more delinquent by the generation. More stories about the delightful, though delinquent, Siamese cat
Cats in cahoots by
Doreen Tovey(
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)
1 edition published in 1960 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1960 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Double trouble by
Doreen Tovey(
Recording
)
5 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
There is nothing predictable about a Siamese cat as we find out in this story about Seeley and Shebalu, new tenants in the Tovey's West Country cottage
5 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
There is nothing predictable about a Siamese cat as we find out in this story about Seeley and Shebalu, new tenants in the Tovey's West Country cottage
Cats in May by
Doreen Tovey(
Recording
)
7 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in English and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'All our animals showed their independence at a dishearteningly early age.' The Toveys attempt to settle down to a quiet life in the country. Unfortunately for them, however, their tyrannical Siamese cats have other ideas. From causing an uproar on the BBC to staying out all night and claiming to have been kidnapped, Sheba and Solomon's outrageous behaviour leaves the Toveys at their wits end
7 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in English and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'All our animals showed their independence at a dishearteningly early age.' The Toveys attempt to settle down to a quiet life in the country. Unfortunately for them, however, their tyrannical Siamese cats have other ideas. From causing an uproar on the BBC to staying out all night and claiming to have been kidnapped, Sheba and Solomon's outrageous behaviour leaves the Toveys at their wits end
Raining cats and donkeys by
Doreen Tovey(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author recounts the trials, tribulations, and rewards of living in a small English village with her two contrary Siamese cats and one emotionall but lovable donkey
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author recounts the trials, tribulations, and rewards of living in a small English village with her two contrary Siamese cats and one emotionall but lovable donkey
Making the horse laugh by
Doreen Tovey(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 1981 and 1998 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author and her husband experience hair-raising riding lessons, and a round-up in Western Canada
2 editions published between 1981 and 1998 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author and her husband experience hair-raising riding lessons, and a round-up in Western Canada
Donkey work by
Doreen Tovey(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the third of Doreen Tovey's descriptions of her life in the country, a new character is introduced: the donkey who was bought as a mobile lawnmower, to keep the nettles in the orchard under control. The donkey has its own ideas about its role in life. And the Siamese cats believe the household revolves around them
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the third of Doreen Tovey's descriptions of her life in the country, a new character is introduced: the donkey who was bought as a mobile lawnmower, to keep the nettles in the orchard under control. The donkey has its own ideas about its role in life. And the Siamese cats believe the household revolves around them
More cats in the belfry by
Doreen Tovey(
Recording
)
3 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After her husband's death Doreen's cottage seemed so empty, with only herself and Saska. She quickly bought Shantung to restore that part of her life, at any rate, to normal. Then came Saphra, who romps through this book. The longer one keeps Siamese the battier one gets, and there is no doubt that Doreen's neighbours think she is a little odd
3 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After her husband's death Doreen's cottage seemed so empty, with only herself and Saska. She quickly bought Shantung to restore that part of her life, at any rate, to normal. Then came Saphra, who romps through this book. The longer one keeps Siamese the battier one gets, and there is no doubt that Doreen's neighbours think she is a little odd
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