Contains a 'catty' collection of folktales from around the world.

A wonderful collection of stories from an award-winning author. Never take a cat for granted! Meet Baraka, the cat who plays chess more cunningly than any human; Pescato, who becomes mayor for a day and dupes royalty; and other cats who befriend, aid, and outwit their human companions. Brought to life with all of Lloyd Alexander’s trademark wit and style, these felines will make sure that you never look at a cat in quite the same way! “Brilliant storytelling with an old-world flavor.”—Booklist

Cat Tales is a collection of stories that will take you on a journey of your heart and mind. Youll read about Pat who is convinced that a kitten saved her life when she had all but given up her battle with cancer. Then theres Christine who discovered that a cat named Sydney turned out to be her best friend when she needed friendship the most. Renas most unusual request for Dr. Eisen left everyone reevaluating the importance of feline companionship. When Tiffany needed help from the other side of the Atlantic, it was her human cousin in the United States that helped save her life. Then theres Tivo, the shy cat, who forged a bond that taught Greg and his family to accept and embrace a common disability that affects many children and adults today. Youll spend time with Cindy who knows that even the most forgotten felines can become the most loveable and cherished cats of all. Some stories will make you purr, some will make you mew and all will make you tenderly remember those unforgettable felines in your own life; those cats that left indelible paw prints in your heart forever.

Do you love cats? Mewzings will offer you a unique cat's-eye view of their world and ours. Enjoy a magical collection of short tales narrated to author Tygo Lee by his good friend, Freddy the Cat. With his own very special perspective on life, Freddy will share with you a great variety of heartfelt and entertaining stories. In the 16 cat tales, you'll meet up with many interesting characters and get in on special things in Freddy's home environment, such as: his girlfriend Snowball, his caretakers, house trinkets, a friendly worm, a visiting brush salesman, a historical feline goddess, an angry bee, the hypnotic moth temple, a very unruly mouse, a hungry housecleaning creature, an aggressive squirrel, a spooky wall mirror, kitchen cat hockey, a frightening closet monster, and more! Mewzings-- a part of Tygo Lee's unique collection of creative writings that range from the serious to the carefree and humorous, thoughtfully brought to life through a great variety of magical fables, fantasy tales, inspirational stories, and reflections. These are very special tales for all those who love cats.

Animal lovers can enter the reality of fantasy and go with Bizco, the most intelligent cat that ever lived, as he narrates his life in a collection of cat world tales. In Cats of Velvet, Tales of Silk, interpreted from cat speak, this amazing feline invites readers to enjoy the rich texture of Bizco's Kingdom. Bizco, being a rather precocious fellow, is poetic, humorous, philosophical, and unparalleled in the cat world. He knows without a doubt that his Bizco brain is superior to anyone on the planet, and he perfects his fear and intimidation tactics to work to his full advantage. He meets his new friend, Twinkletoes, and they ascend to the Rainbow Animal Kingdom, where they encounter The Mouse House and a rainbow of adventures. Join Bizco on his adventures in the world of cats in Cats of Velvet, Tales of Silk.

Do you ever wonder what your cat is thinking when he or she stares at you? How does your cat see the world or events in its life? Well, you are in for a surprise when you open Cat Tales. It contains four short stories about cats, three of them narrated by cats. The first is about an orange tabby cat and its life with two other, possibly oddball, cats in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The second story is about a calico cat living with two Golden Retrievers on a farm in Illinois and the problems they have had with uninvited visitors. The third takes us to Camden, Maine, and relates the exploits of a beautiful Maine Coon cat. Our last story takes us once again to Camden where we learn about the exploits of a cat sleuth named Agatha. Be prepared to chuckle when you read these lighthearted stories about felines so many of us love.

Cats may love snoozing in sunny spots, but our furry friends are capable of so much more! In this beautifully illustrated full-color collection, you'll discover the incredible true stories of talented, brave, and clever kitties whose exploits have made them world-famous. This heart-warming book includes over 40 cat stories, from ancient Egyptian kitties to internet sensations Grumpy Cat and Bob the Streetcat. These tales are bought to life by remarkable full-color illustrations by Isabel Muñoz. Find out all about: • Gracie from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, who saved her owners from a carbon monoxide leak • Tama, the station master cat of Kinokawa, Japan • Masha, the stray cat who rescued an abandoned baby on a freezing night in Caluga, Russia • Stubbs, the feline mayor for Talkeetna, Alaska ... • and so many more! With a section on caring for cats and kittens, this is fantastic gift for animal lovers of all ages from 8 years up.