The Cat's Tales

Feline Fairy Tales and Folklore

Charlie Creed

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ELLIOT & CLARK PUBLISHING
01 January 2026

Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes); Myth & legend told as fiction; Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends; Cats as pets; Gift books

Once upon a time, the enchanting creature that is the cat infiltrated our lives – and our folklore. Cats have a long association with the supernatural – from being worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt to vilified as witches’ familiars in Europe – and they appear in countless fairy tales throughout history. Every part of the world has its own stories, whether it’s ‘Dick Whittington and His Cat’ in England; the Irish ‘Demon Cat’; Japan’s ‘The Boy Who Drew Cats’; or the Icelandic story of ‘The Cottager and His Cat’. These felines might appear as companions, guides or demons; they are contrary, malevolent, enigmatic; they are both friends and foes, beloved and reviled. But whether winning kingdoms, falling in love, or outwitting giants, they are all the epitome of what we know the cat to be: mysterious, roguish and endlessly lovable. The Cat’s Tales is a beautiful collection of fairy tales from around the world, bringing together much-loved classics and more unfamiliar gems – the perfect companion for cat lovers everywhere.

By: Charlie Creed
Imprint: ELLIOT & CLARK PUBLISHING
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781783969210
ISBN 10: 1783969210
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Charlie Creed is a writer from Bristol. He studied English Literature at Cambridge University before embarking on a career as a musician. He now works as a subeditor for several national newspapers and as a ghostwriter, specialising in picture books and stories for young children. He lives in Bristol with his wife, two children and cat.