One stormy night Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, spots a ship in trouble on the rocks. At the same time the lighthouse cat Gracie spots that a kitten from her new litter has strayed. Braving the rain and storm, Grace and Gracie both hurry to the rescue of the lost kitten and shipwrecked passengers.

Introduces the Egyptian maus, describing its physical characteristics, coloring, behavior, and history, and how it can be cared for as a pet.

What’s that friendly cat with the round face, muscular body and glossy coat? It’s the American shorthair! American shorthairs are curious, playful, cuddly cats. Their owners think they are the best cats ever―and it’s easy to see why. If you’re an American shorthair fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its history catching mice on ships to the New World to its work fighting the San Francisco plague in the 1900s. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the American shorthair. So check out this go-to guide for American shorthair lovers―and learn all about why American shorthairs are the best breed there is!

Introduces Persian cats, discussing their physical characteristics, behavior, history, and how to care for them.

What’s that graceful cat with the dark markings on its ears, face, legs, and tail? ? It’s the Siamese! Siamese are pretty felines with slim legs and wedge-shaped heads. Their owners think they are the best cats ever—and it’s easy to see why. If you’re a Siamese fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its beautiful sky-blue eyes to the way its meow sounds like a baby’s cry. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the Siamese. So check out this go-to guide for Siamese lovers—and learn all about why Siamese are the best breed there is!

What’s that unusual cat with almost no hair? It’s the sphynx! Sphynx cats have thin layers of fur, large ears, and slim bodies. They’re also friendly and playful. Their owners think they are the best cats ever—and it’s easy to see why. If you’re a sphynx fan, you’ll want to learn all about this breed, from its indoor lifestyle to how sphynx cats got their start. You’ll also want to find out how to care for the sphynx. So check out this go-to guide for sphynx lovers—and learn all about why sphynx are the best breed there is!

Introduces ragdolls, including information on the history of the breed and how to care for one as a pet.

What's that cat with big paws, shaggy fur, and a charming spirit? It's the Maine coon! Maine coons are active and friendly cats that love to play. Their owners think they are the best cats ever—and it's easy to see why. If you're a Maine coon fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its mysterious past to its ability to survive harsh winter weather. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Maine coon. So check out this go-to guide for Maine coon lovers—and learn all about why Maine coons are the best breed there is!

Down by the harbor the quayside cat, Jim, comes to talk with Old Tregarn about his days long ago at sea. Inspired by Old Tregarn's tales, Jim longs for his own sea adventure. Before long the two cats have jumped aboard a ship, and so begins Jim?s daring adventure at sea . . .

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr. Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on the cliffs, and in the daytime he rowed out to his lighthouse to clean and polish the light... When Hamish, the lighthouse keeper's cat, hears that Mr and Mrs Grinling are going to put him on a diet, he decides to find somewhere else to live. Soon, though, Hamish realises that there's no place like home. The first Lighthouse Keeper story, THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S LUNCH, published over thirty years ago. It is now a modern picture book classic, and his adventures have been loved by children ever since.