This story follows Gagliuso, a poor man's youngest son who inherits only a cat, while his brother receives a useful sieve. Initially despairing, Gagliuso benefits from the cat's extraordinary cunning as it steals gifts for the king, pretending they are from Gagliuso, and orchestrates elaborate deceptions to portray him as immensely wealthy. These tricks lead the king to offer his daughter's hand in marriage along with a significant dowry, making Gagliuso rich. However, the tale serves as a

This fable contrasts the lifestyles of two mice: a Country Mouse living simply but safely, and a Town Mouse enjoying city luxuries fraught with peril. After the Town Mouse dismisses the plain country fare, the Country Mouse visits the city and encounters a lavish feast, only to be terrified by a cat, servants, and a dog. The Country Mouse swiftly returns home, concluding that her peaceful, secure, albeit simple, life is far preferable to the anxiety-ridden luxury of the city, teaching that

Black Star introduces a master criminal who leaves behind a small black star as his calling card. With his identity unknown—even to his own gang—Black Star’s heists baffle the police, but detective Roger Verbeck is determined to bring him down. A thrilling game of cat and mouse.

Today I am reading the story of the cat who once was the king…

We are extremely pleased at Historic Boston Inc. to welcome Murray Miller as a member of our team. With Murray on board, we feel rejuvenated and ready to go deeper into our transformative work preserving Boston historic properties for generations to come.

"The Old Woman and Her Pig" is a cumulative folktale about an old woman who buys a pig but cannot get it to cross a hill. She seeks help from a series of characters – a dog, a stick, fire, water, an ox, a butcher, a rope, a rat, and finally, a cat – each of whom refuses to assist until the next character intervenes. The cat agrees to help only if the old woman gets her some milk from a cow, who needs hay first. Once the woman completes the chain of requests, the cat kills the rat, setting off a

"Mrs. Tabby Gray and Her Three Little Kittens" is a heartwarming story about a mother cat who tries to find a new home for her kittens in a trunk but is separated from one when the trunk gets locked. Distraught, Mrs. Tabby Gray tries to communicate her distress to the lady of the house, who eventually understands and unlocks the trunk, reuniting the mother with her kitten. The story emphasizes a mother's love and determination to protect her children, as well as the importance of understanding and

Read along at Ririro.com"Where the Sparks Go" tells the story of a cat and dog debating the fate of sparks flying up the chimney. A curious spark claims they become stars, but the cat dismisses this as foolish, believing they simply disappear. Despite the cat's skepticism, the spark persists in its belief and flies up the chimney. Intrigued, the cat and dog venture outside to see if the spark's claim is true, leaving the story open-ended and inviting reflection on the power of belief and the allure

Read along at Ririro.com"Happy Halloween" celebrates the festive spirit of Halloween through the experiences of three young friends, Molly, Tommy, and Sammy, along with their black cat, Shadow. Molly enjoys the indoor coziness, Tommy loves the outdoor spooky sights, and Sammy appreciates both. They find joy in pretending to be ghosts, observing jack-o'-lanterns and stars, and playfully scaring each other. The story emphasizes the imaginative and adventurous nature of Halloween, where every corner

Read along at Ririro.com"Puss in Boots" tells the story of a miller's youngest son who inherits only a cat. This cat, however, is intelligent and resourceful. He asks for boots and a bag, and through clever tricks, presents gifts to the king in the name of the fictional Marquis of Carabas. The cat persuades farmers to claim their land belongs to the Marquis and tricks an ogre into turning into a mouse, which he then devours, seizing the ogre's castle. The king, impressed by the Marquis's supposed

Read along at Ririro.com"The Town Musicians of Bremen" tells the story of an aging donkey, dog, cat, and rooster, all unwanted by their owners, who decide to travel to Bremen to become town musicians. Along the way, they find a robbers' hideout. Using their combined voices and sizes, they scare the robbers away and decide to live in the house themselves, abandoning their musical aspirations and enjoying a peaceful life together.

Read along at Ririro.com"Little Gustava and her Animals" portrays a cheerful girl named Gustava who lives in a cozy house and loves all creatures. One spring morning, as she enjoys breakfast on her porch, her gray cat, brown hen, white doves, and Scotch terrier, Rags, all join her for a meal. Though a sparrow and crow remain too shy to enter, Gustava's mother brings more food, and Gustava experiences great joy in sharing her breakfast with her beloved animal friends.

Cats are pouncing to the top of the best sellers list all over the world. There are more than 500 books available with the word “cat” in the title. Today on Quirky Cat Nips, we'll let you know which books are pawsitively worth purrrsuing. Meow Kitties

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Three Days in June by Anne Tyler It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job – or quits, depending who you ask. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories, a shared sense of humour – and a cat looking for a new home. Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret…

Aliyah and the Secrets of the Animal KingdomChapter 1: Aliyah’s Mysterious MorningAliyah was a sweet girl with curly hair. Her best friend was Mango, a fluffy orange cat. One morning, Aliyah woke up, got out of bed, and saw Mango. But instead of meowing as usual, Mango said, “Good morning, Aliyah!”Aliyah froze for a moment. “Is this a dream?” she thought. But Mango spoke again: “No, this is not a dream. You can talk to animals now!”Aliyah could hardly believe it. “This is amazing! But why me?” she

Jackson—Jackson Mayor Paul South visited Gilmore Elementary School on Monday as part of Read Across America Week, continuing a longstanding tradition of reading Dr. Seuss books to students. South has participated in the event for 15 years, bringing stories to life for young students while emphasizing the importance of reading. South’s involvement in Read Across America is a family tradition. His wife, a librarian at Gilmore Elementary for 38 years, encouraged him to dress up as the Cat in the...

Hoiii! I am so so excited to be makeing this podcast! Gonna kick it off with some random chapter readings from Hamilton: The Revolution and Warriors. (Also, the song played is Fine by Lemon Demon--just a snippet, a really good song!)Peace and Love!!-Presley :)

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