| Author |
Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924 |
| Illustrator |
Kemp-Welch, Lucy, 1869-1958 |
| Title |
Pussy and Doggy Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Pussy tales: Too clever by half. The white Persian. A powerful friend. A silly question. The selfish pussy. Meddlesome pussy. Nine lives -- Doggy tales: Tinker. Rats!. The tables turned. A noble dog. The dyer's dog. The vain setter.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger and Emmy.
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| Summary |
"Pussy and Doggy Tales" by E. Nesbit is a delightful collection of stories aimed at children, written in the late 19th century. This charming compilation features feline and canine protagonists, each with their own engaging tales that portray their adventures and lessons learned about life, friendship, and the importance of character. The book is illustrated by L. Kemp-Welch, adding a visual appeal that complements the whimsical narratives. The stories within the collection include various escapades involving clever cats like Mrs. Tabby White, who tries to adopt human behaviors with humorous consequences, and adventurous dogs like Tinker, who faces challenges that test their loyalty and courage. Each tale weaves simple morals into its narrative, exploring themes of curiosity, pride, and the importance of being true to oneself. Nesbit's playful language and anthropomorphic characters invite readers into a world where cats and dogs display human-like characteristics, making this book a timeless choice for young readers and a celebration of the bond between humans and their pets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Cats -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27190 |
| Release Date |
Nov 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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