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The alley cat's kitten

Chapter 3: List of Illustrations
By Caroline Fuller
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The narrative follows an alley cat who struggles with the challenges of motherhood after giving birth to two kittens. Living in a harsh environment, she faces the difficulties of finding food and shelter while trying to care for her young. The story explores themes of resilience, love, and the bond between a mother and her offspring. As the alley cat navigates her life, she encounters kindness from humans, particularly children who show compassion towards her and her kittens. The tale highlights the contrast between the harsh realities of street life and the warmth of human kindness, culminating in a heartwarming Christmas moment.

List of Illustrations

Full-Page Illustrations
“There was never any sleep after the kitten was in the room” Frontispiece
“Mrs. Wood, creeping down with her candle, interrupted a grand game of tag between all the animals” Page 83
“As her door opened, Weejums shot out with a swelling tail, and her enraged victim in pursuit” ” 197
Illustrations in the Text
The Alley Cat Page 5
She missed her own mother ” 13
If she could have seen how sweet she looked ” 15
He was naturally inelegant in his language ” 36
A little girl’s young mother cat ” 46
Mr. and Mrs. Blueberry ” 64
In a Mother Hubbard wrapper and a straw hat ” 66
Weejums helps receive ” 71
Cyclone ” 73
Fairy Lilian ” 105
A nice warm muffin ” 114
Weejums had not only one new ribbon, but many ” 137
The sash was not too tight to allow for dinner ” 173
Torn-Nose ” 183
A Red Cross cat ” 188
A visiting lady ” 193
Mrs. Winslow ” 195
A Christmas present, with Eunice’s love ” 217
Weejums ” 220