The Rainbow Cat

"The Rainbow Cat" by Rose Fyleman is a collection of whimsical children's tales written in the early 20th century. The stories center around the adventures of the titular character, the Rainbow Cat, a unique and colorful feline who embarks on various enchanting journeys in Fairyland. Through playful encounters with other magical beings, the book explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the essence of being different. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the Rainbow Cat as he expresses boredom in the peaceful, quiet Fairyland. Eager for excitement, he sets off on an adventure, which leads him to the cloud-folk just in time for a grand wedding celebration. Despite the arrival of the angry Thunder Giant threatening to ruin the festivities, the resourceful cat showcases his bravery by confronting the giant. He cleverly deceives the giant into believing he is a powerful wizard, thus diffusing the situation and ensuring the party can continue. This charming beginning promises a magical journey filled with imaginative escapades and valuable life lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Rose Amy Fyleman was an English writer and poet, noted for her works on the fairy folk, for children. Her poem "There are fairies at the bottom of our garden" was set to music by English composer Liza Lehmann. Her carol "Lift your hidden faces", set to a French carol tune, was included in the Anglican hymnal Songs of Praise (1925), The Oxford Book of Carols (1928) as well as in the Hutterian Brotherhood's Songs of Light (1977).