Johonnot, James 1823-1888 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Book of Cats and Dogs, and Other Friends, for Little Folks" by James Johonnot is a natural history children's book written in the late 19th century. This engaging work serves to introduce young readers to various household pets, particularly cats and dogs, through playful storytelling and illustrations. The book aims to inspire curiosity about animals while blending fun and educational content, nurturing a love for science and observation in the natural world. In this charming collection, Johonnot uses familiar rhymes and stories to highlight the behaviors, characteristics, and relationships of common pet animals and other farm animals like horses, donkeys, and pigs. Each lesson skillfully melds fun narratives with factual information, teaching children about their pets' actions, senses, and needs, while also imparting a gentle moral on kindness toward animals. The stories include delightful scenarios, such as a cat expressing gratitude and a dog demonstrating loyalty, fostering empathy and understanding between children and animals. Through these engaging lessons, young readers not only learn about animal life but also develop an appreciation for the companionship these creatures offer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-10-26 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United States: American Book Company, 1884 Animals -- Juvenile literature PZ QL United States: American Book Company, 1884 04029459 https://archive.org/details/bookofcatsdogsot00johorich/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69242 https://archive.org/details/bookofcatsdogsot00johorich/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69242 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134612.0 69242