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Pussy and Doggy Tales - By - E. Nesbit
List of Illustrations
Pussy Tales
Too Clever by Half
The White Persian
A Powerful Friend
A Silly Question
The Selfish Pussy
Meddlesome Pussy
A cozy collection of animal fables opens with a mother cat gathering her curious kittens for a bedtime story. She spins the mischievous adventures of Mrs. Tabby White, a clever barn cat who learns that copying human habits—like trying to pour milk from a jug—can lead to comical mishaps and surprising consequences. The tale sets a playful tone, showing how feline wit and pride intersect with the everyday world of farm life.
The rest of the book follows the same gentle rhythm, offering a variety of short episodes featuring both cats and dogs. Readers meet a proud Persian, a meddlesome kitten, a loyal hound, and many other four‑legged characters who navigate household mysteries, rivalries and small acts of kindness. Each story is illustrated with charming drawings that bring the whimsical personalities to life, making the collection a delightful listen for anyone who enjoys lighthearted moral tales told from an animal’s point of view.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (76K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger and Emmy.
Release date
2008-11-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1924
Best known for The Railway Children and The Story of the Treasure-Seekers, this inventive English writer helped shape modern children's fantasy with stories that feel warm, funny, and startlingly real. She also wrote poetry and adult fiction, bringing the same lively imagination to a wide range of work.
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