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In this illustrated tale, a curious cat leads a man on a mystical journey across the quiet, abandoned avenues of Prague. Along the way, they visit familiar landmarks of the city, and the cat shows the man the keys to his childhood home, revealed within three traditional Czech fairy tales. The story blends the charm of Prague’s folklore with a playful, visual narrative.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Peter Sís
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