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The White Cat

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

This fairy tale comes from The Blue Fairy Book, a collection of traditional stories gathered by Andrew Lang and first published in 1889. The story of the White Cat is much older—it was written by the French author Madame d'Aulnoy in the late 1600s. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story is worth a child's time because it shows how kindness and patience are rewarded, and because the White Cat herself is one of the most mysterious and memorable characters in all of fairy-tale literature.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 592 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Blue 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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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