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Grimalkin, Tabitha
Baker, William Jay
Baker, W. J. (William Jay)
Billings, Hammatt
1818
1874
Billings, Charles Howland Hammatt
Billings, Hammett
Billings
Tales From Catland, for Little Kittens
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"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.)
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