num_pages: 36
description: The hero of this farmyard fantasy, Merlin, is not a typical kitten. No one knows who his natural mother is, but Guinevere, the oldest hen in the barn, is perfectly willing to take the frail kitten under her wing. Despite the genuine love that Guinevere showers on him, though, Merlin can_t grow and thrive on seeds and grains. When a little girl visits the farm, Guinevere grasps at the chance to give Merlin a home where he will be safe and cared for as a cat should be. Merlin never forgets the love Guinevere gave him and the debt he owes her. He longs to see her again and give her something in return. And when he finally returns to the farm, he is able to help Guinevere realize her dreams.
language: English
title: The Chicken Cat
titlecomplete: The Chicken Cat
genres: Picture Books
ratings_count: 18
awards: awardedAt: 978336000000
name: Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award
category: Children's Picture Book
publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside