The Cat's Tales
Feline Fairy Tales and Folklore
Published on 23. October 2025
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-78396-921-0 (ISBN)
Description
Once upon a time, the enchanting creature that is the cat infiltrated our lives - and our folklore.
Cats have a long association with the supernatural - from being worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt to vilified as witches' familiars in Europe - and they appear in countless fairy tales throughout history.
Every part of the world has its own stories, whether it's 'Dick Whittington and His Cat' in England; the Irish 'Demon Cat'; Japan's 'The Boy Who Drew Cats'; or the Icelandic story of 'The Cottager and His Cat'.
These felines might appear as companions, guides or demons; they are contrary, malevolent, enigmatic; they are both friends and foes, beloved and reviled. But whether winning kingdoms, falling in love, or outwitting giants, they are all the epitome of what we know the cat to be: mysterious, roguish and endlessly lovable.
The Cat's Tales is a beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales from around the world, bringing together much-loved classics and more unfamiliar gems - the perfect companion for cat lovers everywhere.
Cats have a long association with the supernatural - from being worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt to vilified as witches' familiars in Europe - and they appear in countless fairy tales throughout history.
Every part of the world has its own stories, whether it's 'Dick Whittington and His Cat' in England; the Irish 'Demon Cat'; Japan's 'The Boy Who Drew Cats'; or the Icelandic story of 'The Cottager and His Cat'.
These felines might appear as companions, guides or demons; they are contrary, malevolent, enigmatic; they are both friends and foes, beloved and reviled. But whether winning kingdoms, falling in love, or outwitting giants, they are all the epitome of what we know the cat to be: mysterious, roguish and endlessly lovable.
The Cat's Tales is a beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales from around the world, bringing together much-loved classics and more unfamiliar gems - the perfect companion for cat lovers everywhere.
Reviews / Votes
'The Cat's Tales is a wonderful and charming tribute to our feline friends and all they bring to our lives.' The Gothic Revival'The stories are short, sweet, mysterious, funny, divine or demonic, just like our beloved pets. Accompanying them are beautiful black and white illustrations of a moggy being a moggy. What more could one want in a book of cat lore? A truly enjoyable collection of stories any cat lover will fancy.' The Bookish Pilgrim
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 202 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
320 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78396-921-0 (9781783969210)
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Charlie Creed studied English Literature at Cambridge University and King's College London, before becoming a subeditor for The Guardian and a freelance writer. He is the author of several books, including a series of pop-up non-fiction books about the arts, and retellings of Shakespeare and of fairy tales.