Cat and Dog

humorous · playful · traditional · mischievous

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What is Cat and Dog about?

Cat and Dog both want to look smart, smooth and shiny. They spend time grooming themselves and admiring their fine appearances. But when Cat decides to comb Dog, things quickly go wrong. Cat brushes Dog’s fur the wrong way, leaving him looking shaggy and ridiculous. Dog is furious and chases Cat, who scrambles up a tree to escape. This playful traditional tale explains why dogs chase cats and why cats climb trees, with plenty of humour along the way.

About the author

Margaret Mooney is a New Zealand author and literacy expert who wrote many books for young readers, as well as helpful resource books for teachers. She worked as a primary-school teacher and school leader before helping with education and reading programmes. Her writing encourages children to enjoy books, learn new words and become confident readers.