Tales From Catland, for Little Kittens by Tabitha Grimalkin

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Author Grimalkin, Tabitha
Engraver Baker, William Jay
Illustrator Billings, Hammatt, 1818-1874
Title Tales From Catland, for Little Kittens
Note Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Tales From Catland, for Little Kittens" by Tabitha Grimalkin is a collection of whimsical children's stories written in the mid-19th century. The book brings to life enchanting tales set in a fantastical world where cats exhibit human-like traits and behaviors, exploring themes of kindness, selfishness, and the importance of understanding. Central characters include the younger, playful cat Friskarina and her older, more cynical cousin Glumdalkin, who navigate their experiences in the palace of a princess, highlighting different perspectives on privilege and empathy. The opening of the book introduces readers to the elegant life of a young princess and her two cats, Glumdalkin and Friskarina. Despite their comfortable existence, Friskarina's curiosity leads her to venture beyond the palace, where she encounters a poor, neglected village cat named Tibb. This interaction sparks Friskarina's concern for the less fortunate, contrasting her sheltered life with the harsher realities faced by those outside the palace walls. The dialogue between the cats reveals their differing attitudes towards class and compassion, setting the stage for themes of social inequality and empathy that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Cats -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 30050
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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