Release date is 2007-06-21

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"The Faithless Parrot" by Charles H. Bennett is a children's storybook written during the Victorian era. This charming tale explores themes of love, loyalty, and deception through the interactions of animal characters. The narrative features a tortoiseshell cat named Tittums and a dog named Fido, among others, as they navigate their relationships and the heartache of betrayal. The story unfolds as Fido, who is deeply in love with Tittums, finds himself heartbroken when she becomes enamored with a flashy parrot named Mr. Paul. As the parrot woos Tittums with promises of grandeur and adventure, Fido tries to warn her about the parrot's untrustworthiness. Eventually, Tittums learns the truth when she discovers Mr. Paul courting another character, Widow Daw. Heartbroken and angry, Tittums realizes the strength of Fido's loyalty and affections. By the end of the tale, she recognizes her genuine feelings for Fido, who grows in stature and earns her love, leaving behind the faithless parrot who suffers from the consequences of his deceit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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