
MOUSER CAT'S STORY.
WHY CATS CATCH MICE.
THE KITTY WHICH THE SNOW BROUGHT.
WHEN MR. FOX WAS FOOLISH.
A WET-WEATHER PARTY.
MR. THOMAS CAT'S NARROW ESCAPE.
MR. CROW'S FANCY.
A QUESTION OF BEAUTY.
MENAGERIE POETRY.
WHEN MR. ELEPHANT AND MR. BEE HAD A QUARREL.
A stormy afternoon finds Aunt Amy isolated in her farmhouse, longing for a story to lift her spirits. When the usually silent Mrs. Mouser Cat steps into the doorway and begins to speak, the unexpected conversation sparks a charming exchange that promises more than idle chatter.
Mrs. Mouser offers a whimsical tale about the origins of cats’ hunting instincts, recalling a time when felines and mice were friends and how a city‑dwelling cat’s hunger transformed that relationship forever. The narrative weaves humor with gentle folklore, inviting listeners to imagine a world where animal legends explain everyday quirks.
As the rain drums on the windows, Aunt Amy’s curiosity deepens, and the cat hints at another curious episode involving a snowfall and a mysterious white kitten. The story unfolds with a warm, gentle tone, perfect for anyone seeking a cozy, imaginative escape on a rainy day.
Language
en
Duration
~59 minutes (56K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
These early children’s stories invite young readers into a lively animal world, with simple adventures and a warm, old-fashioned charm. The name is associated with a brief run of animal tales published in the early 1900s.
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