Best Cat Stories

From the tiniest of kittens to the lordliest of lions, the most memorable feline stories ever written.

A cat charms its way into a curmudgeon's heart one hilarious holiday season in this "extraordinary" bestselling Christmas classic (Parade), the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life. 'Twas the night before Christmas when a bedraggled white feline entered the heart -- and home -- of Cleveland Amory. To say it is a friendly takeover is an understatement. For the cat who came for Christmas is clearly of the Independent Type, and Cleveland Amory, cranky or not, is a pushover where animals are concerned. Toe to toe they stand -- Amory at six feet three, the cat at six inches -- and eyeball to eyeball with each other on every issue: whether or not to come when called; to recognize one's name; to take a trip, a pill, a bath, or a walk on a leash; to be civil to New People; or even in an age when Thin Is In, why anyone in his right mind would want to be the Last Fat Cat. We will not spoil The Cat Who Came For Christmas by telling you who blinks first. Suffice it to say that in this hilarious battle, nine times out of ten, it is not the cat.

Between these covers, teller and tales finally meet in a warm and joyful new collection that will bring delight to the hearts of readers the world over: James Herriot's Cat Stories. Here are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with the gentleman tramp; and Olly and Ginny, the kittens who charmed readers when they first appeared at the Herriots' house in the worldwide bestseller Every Living Thing. And along with these come others, each story as memorable and heartwarming as the last, each told with that magical blend of gentle wit and human compassion that marks every word from James Herriot's pen.

Lots of cats all around the world do exciting things like fly aeroplanes or play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes. Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers.

A collection of stories inspired by cats and their relationships with humans.

A collection of cat stories. The authors featured in this book include James Herriot who describes his two independent cats, Olly and Ginny, and the day he attempts to cut Olly's hair. Stella Whitlelaw tells the story of a lion in surburbia, and Elisabeth Beresford tells of a kitten called Impey.

A collection of folktales about cats.

The tiny kitten sat alone in a window with a small sign that read "Looking for home. Will work for food." Finally, a nice couple gently picked her up and took her to live with them in their New York City apartment/photographer's studio. And, indeed, work for food she has. Happy Birthday, the Cat is a charming collection of illustrated tales by Birthday the cat. She tells about her adoption on her new owner's birthday, her trips to Central Park and Vermont, and her many photo shoots with other animals, such as parrots, ducks, and turtles. Throughout her stories of high adventure, the authors (and Birthday's owners), Don and Noriko Carroll, have lavishly illustrated the book with photos of their beloved cat. The combination makes for a compelling tale as told from the feline point of view. In picture after picture - Birthday drenched with water during her first bath, Birthday running from a mischievous parrot, Birthday with her beloved rolly ball held firmly in her mouth - the little cat entertains and delights with her sweet expressions and precious narrative. It's a book that's guaranteed to be a best-seller with cat lovers everywhere.

Take your first steps into the wilderness with Rusty the house cat as he leaves his home to go and live in the wild. A thrillling new feline fantasy series that draws you into a vivid animal world.