The Christmas Day kitten
The famous veterinarian/writer shares the true story of how an independent-minded stray cat gives a woman and her three Basset hounds a Christmas present.
More by James Herriot
All Creatures Great and Small (All Creatures Great and Small #1-2)
All Things Bright and Beautiful (All Creatures Great and Small #3-4)
The Lord God Made them All (All Creatures Great and Small #7)
All Things Wise and Wonderful (All Creatures Great and Small #5-6)
Moses the Kitten
James Herriot's treasury for children
Dog stories
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (All Creatures Great and Small #2)
If Only They Could Talk (All Creatures Great and Small #1)
James Herriot's Cat Stories
Only one woof
Every Living Thing
Chappie’s discussion starters
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- Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
- Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
- What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
- If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
- Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?