Three Little Kittens

"Three Little Kittens" by Katharine Pyle is a children’s storybook written in the early 20th century. This delightful narrative centers on three kittens—Jazbury, Fluffy, and Yowler—as they navigate adventures, learn valuable lessons about cleanliness, friendship, and the importance of home. The story is illustrated throughout, enhancing the engaging tale. The narrative unfolds as Jazbury, a mischievous and playful kitten, is reprimanded by his mother and Aunt Tabby for his dirtiness and lack of responsibility. Despite their warnings, Jazbury befriends Fluffy and the rougher Yowler, leading them on a journey of escapades that eventually takes them away from home. Their adventures in the wild highlight their struggles and fears, especially when confronted with the challenges of nature and survival. Ultimately, Jazbury learns the importance of keeping himself clean, the value of true friendship, and the undeniable comfort of returning home, where he can once again be with his family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Katharine Pyle was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people, an influential member of the Pyle artistic family, active in Philadelphia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, and a social activist, she published several accounts of Delaware's colonial history.