The Blue Cat of Castle Town

I read this book when I was eight and it was one of my favorites--something magical and yet so real about this blue cat and its quest. Yet it was The River's Song that was the most compelling part of the book for me...the need to find one's own song, to create beauty in one's life and work, not directly to seek riches and power. I would credit it as one of the influences in my choosing writing children's books as a career. Over 60 published books later, I am stilll happily trying to sing my own song. Thank you dear spirit of Catherine Coblentz for your gentle guide to living. This book is a treasure for those who find it.

So happy this book is still in print with the original illustrations. The opening chapter is enchanting. You're on the edge of your seat for this kitten all the way to the ... no, I'm not going to give anything away. It's just a wonderful beautifully researched story about a kitten and a town.

The key is to read and listen with your heart. There is much to learn for children and people of all ages. The blue cat is on a quest and as we join him, we meet some fascinating characters. The story or stories are all based on the picture of a blue cat on a carpet in Vermont and the histories attached to him. This book was published in 1929 just two years before the author, Catherine Cate Coblentz died (1951).

A comforting children's book that weaves small amounts of the actual history of a small town in Vermont with an inspiring story of people (and cats) coming to understand what they have to offer others and themselves.

One of my all-time favorite children’s books.

This is a children's book. It is fairly well written and has a positive message, something we need more of today.

Book arrived in good condition. This was one of my favorite books growing up and I wanted one for a baby shower which featured favorite books. Didn't want to give her my copy which I cherish. Hope this little girl turns out to be a reader and likes this book as much as I did. Thanks!

I have. Visited the town where this story takes place. Despite that it is a very sweet story, great drawing,and quotes from people and news papers pertaining ing to the story line.

This book is lovely only a bit sad. Maybe not a good idea for a bed-time story because a man dies at the beginning of the story.