Stories about cats

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This collection features a variety of stories centered around cats, from classic tales to lesser-known adventures. It includes stories that explore the relationships between cats and other animals, their cunning behavior, and their experiences with humans.

Popular Stories

Among the most popular stories in this collection are The Cats of Ulthar, Puss in Boots, Dick Whittington and His Cat, and The Tale of Tom Kitten, which have been enjoyed by readers for generations. These stories have inspired various adaptations and continue to be favorites for their memorable characters and plots.

Cats in Folktales

Several of the stories in this collection feature cats in traditional folktale settings. In The Cat and Venus, a cat wishes to become a woman to win the love of a young man, but her instincts lead her back to her original form. The Cat That Walked By Himself tells the story of a cat who chooses independence over companionship with humans. Similarly, The Cat and the Mice showcases a cat’s cunning nature as she pretends to be dead to lure mice out of hiding.

Cats and Their Relationships with Mice

A recurring theme in many of these stories is the interaction between cats and mice. In The Cat and the Mice, the cat’s attempts to capture the mice are thwarted by their cleverness. The Mice in Council shows how the mice plan to stop the cat by attaching a bell to her, although no one is brave enough to carry out the task. Meanwhile, in The Cat and the Old Rat, a cat’s trickery is warned against by an experienced rat, highlighting the dangers of underestimating the cat’s deceitfulness.

Cats in Adventure

Cats are often depicted as part of larger adventures in these stories. The Catbird follows a thrush who mimics the cat’s call to protect his nest from danger, earning his species the name “Catbird.” The Green Cat tells the story of a green cat who helps defeat a witch’s curse, leading to a happy ending for a princess and her kingdom. In Puss in Boots Junior Visits the Old Woman in the Shoe, Puss in Boots Junior goes on a journey and meets the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, highlighting his adventurous nature.

Cats and Trickery

Cats in these stories are frequently portrayed as tricksters or cunning characters. The Monkey and the Cat shows a cat being deceived by a monkey, leading to her suffering while the monkey benefits. In How the Mice Caught the Cat, a mouse and a cat engage in a battle of wits, where the cat’s laziness ultimately leads to her capture.

Cats and Their Role in Families

Other stories highlight the role of cats in family life. In Mrs. Tabby Gray and Her Three Little Kittens, a mother cat searches for her lost kitten, showing the nurturing side of cats. Similarly, in Uncle Wiggily and the Kittens, Uncle Wiggily helps find lost kittens, emphasizing the connection between cats and their caretakers.