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The Cat's Elopement

A Japanese fairy tale from The Pink Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang

This story comes from The Pink Fairy Book, collected by Andrew Lang and first published in 1897. It is a Japanese tale about two cats who fall in love and run away together. The cats face danger, are separated, and then find each other again. It is a gentle story of courage, loyalty and love that has delighted children for more than a century. The text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 358 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Pink Fairy Book, Andrew Lang

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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