The Tale of the Cat with the Crooked Tail

The Tale of the Cat with the Crooked Tail

Author: Maureen Julie McGrath

Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing

Published: 2013-11

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1625168594

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Maureen Julie McGrath proudly introduces her second children's book The Tale of the Cat with the Crooked Tail in an effort to stop bullying. There once was a cat that was different from the other cats. The Tale of the Cat with the Crooked Tail tells of this unique cat that is different because his tail is crooked. The other cats make fun of him and laugh at his crooked tail. But his real friends accept him for who he is, because he is so loving and special! This insightful children's book story puts a spotlight on bullying and acceptance, showing that no matter how different we are, we will be loved for just being ourselves. The Tale of the Cat with the Crooked Tail makes for purr-fect reading!


Cat Diaries

Cat Diaries

Author: Betsy Byars

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2010-04-27

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1429963751

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An irresistible collection of short stories for cat lovers. At the annual gathering of the MEOW society, cats of all kinds convene to share their stories and those of their ancestors. Chico, the smallest cat in the world, recounts stopping a crime. The Pirate Cat tells of the fateful day when he discovered a treasure while hunting for mice. And Georgio shares his delectable—and sometimes surprising—recipes. Cat Diaries is a winning companion to Dog Diaries, also by Betsy Byars and her daughters Betsy Duffy and Laurie Myers. With gorgeous black-and-white illustrations by Erik Brooks, animal lovers and reluctant readers will be wooed by the charm, strength, and wit of these feline friends.


The Travelling Cat Chronicles

The Travelling Cat Chronicles

Author: Hiro Arikawa

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-10-23

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 0451491343

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A book that “speak[s] volumes about our need for connection—human, feline or otherwise” (The San Francisco Chronicle), The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice that shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy—the perfect gift for cat lovers and travellers! We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts... An instant international bestseller and indie bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe... With his crooked tail—a sign of good fortune—and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love. On New York Post's Required Reading List


The Brazilian Cat (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

The Brazilian Cat (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-02-17

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1473399343

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This early work by Arthur Conan Doyle was originally published in 1898 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Brazilian Cat' is a short story about an enormous and captivating black cat. Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1859. It was between 1876 and 1881, while studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh, that he began writing short stories, and his first piece was published in 'Chambers's Edinburgh Journal' before he was 20. In 1887, Conan Doyle's first significant work, iA Study in Scarlet', appeared in 'Beeton's Christmas Annual'. It featured the first appearance of detective Sherlock Holmes, the protagonist who was to eventually make Conan Doyle's reputation. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.


Me and My Cat

Me and My Cat

Author: Carmel Reilly

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1620876728

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Every cat owner believes that his or her cat understands them. Every cat owner believes that cats are far more intelligent than dogs—they’re just too cool to show it. Every cat owner believes that their cat should be starring in TV commercials. Every cat owner, in short, is a cat lover. If you’re not a cat lover when the cat first comes along—you don’t purchase a cat, they choose to live with you—then you will be within a very short space of time. There are stories, of course, that every cat owner loves to tell. It may be how the cat comforted them on the day a relative died unexpectedly. It may be about how the cat stares down urban foxes in the garden. It may be a story of the cat’s escapades, or how it got stuck up a tree. It may simply be a story about how the cat is a loving companion. From editor Carmel Reilly—author of numerous collections of inspirational stories including True Tales of Angel Encounters—comes this delightful anthology of tales about beloved cats and the joy they bring to human lives. Each story is a different cat owner’s tribute to his or her favorite feline, and each falls into a special category, from Cats with Attitude to Kitten Escapades, from Magical Cats to tales about Cats’ Nine Lives. You’ll read about cats that ward off unwanted visitors, cats that hoard silver jewelry, and cats that get stuck in tubs of yogurt. Accompanied by twenty-five charming illustrations and told with warmth, humor, and affection, Me and My Cat is an ideal gift for the cat lover in your life, and a perfect book to curl up with next to a furry friend.


The Grannyman

The Grannyman

Author: Judy Schachner

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999-09-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 073523230X

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Simon is a very old cat. He has had a wonderful life chasing butterflies, eating houseplants, and even playing the piano. His family adores him and they do everything they can to keep him comfortable. Now that he is old, Simon feels useless. Then one day his family drops something small and soft on his tummy-a tiny kitten! There is so much the kitten needs to learn about the world, and Simon is happy to teach him. Suddenly Simon has a lot to do!


Lost Cat

Lost Cat

Author: Mary Gaitskill

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781911547808

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'Last year I lost my cat Gattino. He was very young, at seven months barely an adolescent. He is probably dead but I don't know for certain.'


How to Fool a Cat

How to Fool a Cat

Author: Fran Stallings

Publisher: Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Incorporated

Published: 2015-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781624910555

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Japanese folktales collected by a traditional "ohanashi obaasan" (storytelling grandma), Hiroko Fujita.


The Stable Boy

The Stable Boy

Author: Shirley A. Taylor

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Published: 2011-08-30

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1617775622

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In the little town of Bethlehem, many years ago, a young boy lived with his mother. They lived in stables throughout the village, finding work with the innkeepers. Although they were poor and had to work hard to survive, the boy's mother had a strong faith in God. But the boy was afraid the coming Messiah she always spoke of would be unable to find them since they traveled from stable to stable. When the boy was just six years old, his mother became sick and passed away. The boy was very sad, and from that day on, he did not speak a word. For the next two years, he wandered the streets of Bethlehem, struggling to carry on. No one knew his name, so he became known simply as the Stable Boy. One evening, the Stable Boy overheard people talking about the Messiah his mother used to tell him about. He fell asleep dreaming of the King coming for him. Would the Messiah really come for The Stable Boy?


The Catawampus Cat

The Catawampus Cat

Author: Jason Carter Eaton

Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0553509713

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A tilted tale about a cat who sees the world from an unusual point of view, written by the hilarious Jason Carter Eaton (How to Train a Train) and illustrated by the equally humorous Gus Gordon (Herman and Rosie). catawampus (cat-a-wam-pus) n. 1. Diagonal or at an angle. 2. Askew, awry. The catawampus cat walks with a slant. And his skewed point of view has everyone in town looking at everything with fresh eyes. Even Bushy Brows Billiam who never notices anything, including what time class is over, spots the catawampus cat, and now he’s a star student! And when the town librarian sees the catawampus cat, she pulls the “wrong” book from the shelf, sending her into a life of adventure. The catawampus cat is in town and everything is about to change.