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The Cat's Tales

Name: The Cat's Tales
Brand: Elliott & Thompson
Price: 30.75 AUD
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Feline Fairy Tales and Folklore

By: Charlie Creed

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Paperback | 17 September 2026

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Paperback

Dimensions(cm)
19.8 x 12.8

Paperback

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Available: 17th September 2026

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Once upon a time, a magician plucked a flicker of fire, a coil of smoke, and two sparkling stars from the sky. He moulded them together, muttering words of enchantment. Soon a small animal formed, with fur the colour of smoke, eyes bright as stars, and a tongue like a flicker of flame. It was a kitten â"âthe first in all the world.

Cats have been with us for millennia: kept as beloved companions, used as supreme hunters or feared as supernatural beings â" and they appear in our folktales in all these guises. Every part of the world has its own fables, whether itâs âDick Whittington and His Catâ in England; the Irish âDemon Catâ; Japanâs âThe Boy Who Drew Catsâ; or the Icelandic story of âThe Cottager and His Catâ.

These felines might appear as guides or demons; they are contrary, enigmatic, malevolent; they are both friends and foes, cherished and reviled. But whether winning kingdoms, falling in love or outwitting giants, they are the epitome of what we know the cat to be: mysterious, roguish and endlessly lovable.

The Catâs Tales is a charming collection of stories from around the world, bringing together much-loved classics and more unfamiliar gems. Both beautiful and surprising, this is the perfect companion for cat lovers everywhere.

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