02147cam a22003133u 4500 23112 UtSlPG 20260610133529.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Walton, Amy, 1848-1899 The Kitchen Cat, and other Tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-20 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Kitchen Cat, and other Tales" by Amy Walton is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around themes of companionship, empathy, and the innocent adventures of children and their pets. Throughout the stories, readers are invited into the lives of young protagonists who develop friendships and discover deeper understandings of their surroundings, particularly seen through the eyes of an imaginative child. The collection features three main stories. The first tale follows Ruth, a lonely "poor little rich girl," who finds solace in befriending a thin kitchen cat living in her home, leading to a heartwarming exploration of care and companionship. The second story centers on Sarah, a beloved toy dog, who recounts her unexpected adventures when she goes missing. Finally, the last story introduces two girls near a pond who learn valuable lessons about the differing comforts of life through a conversation with a toad. Each story encapsulates childlike wonder, the importance of love and friendship, and moral lessons woven into their narratives, making this collection resonate with both young readers and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's stories, English Goble, Warwick, 1862-1943 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23112 64164 64164