num_pages: 40
description: Why are cats and mice enemies? Why do cats always land on their feet? Are cats as smart as they seem? Here's a story behind each of these feline traits. For centuries, people everywhere, from Tibet to Oman to Scotland to the United States, have been fascinated with cats and their intriguing personalities. In this captivating collection, New York Times best-selling author Jane Yolen has gathered and adapted cat stories, sayings, and nursery rhymes from around the world. The glowing jewel-like illustrations of cats galore in their native homes have been lavishly painted by Hala Wittwer.
language: English
title: Meow: Cat Stories from Around the World
titlecomplete: Meow: Cat Stories from Around the World
genres: Childrens, Animals, Picture Books, Short Stories, Folklore, Cats, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 120
publisher: HarperColl