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In this charming children’s tale, a curious cat appears at a family's front door. The family's members are enchanted by the mischievous newcomer and wish to keep him, while the father remains wary and reluctant to adopt the feline.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Janice May Udry
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