"Dixie Kitten" by Eva March Tappan is a heartwarming tale about a black kitten named Dixie, who goes from being a simple barn cat to living with humans in a warm home. This story shows what it's like to make friends, feel like you belong, and be brave when you're scared. At first, things around the barn seemed scary, especially when new kittens came along, and there were dangers everywhere. After something sad happens to Dixie's mother, a nice woman named Lady takes Dixie and her little kittens to live with her and takes good care of them. As Dixie gets used to her new life, she shows how fun and curious she is, watches what the humans do, and becomes good friends with Lady. Even though Dixie sometimes feels lonely and unsure of herself, she eventually finds love, joy, and a place where she truly belongs, which changes everything for her. With its cute pictures and sweet story, this book is fun for kids to read.
Dixie Kitten
By Eva March Tappan
A little black kitten goes on an adventure, learning about friendship and bravery as she finds a place to call home after leaving her life in a barn.
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About the AuthorEva March Tappan was a teacher and American author born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, the only child of Reverend Edmund March Tappan and Lucretia Logée. Eva graduated from Vassar College in 1875. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and an editor of the Vassar Miscellany. After leaving Vassar she began teaching at Wheaton College where she taught Latin and German from 1875 until 1880. From 1884–94 she was the Associate Principal at the Raymond Academy in Camden, New Jersey. She received graduate degrees in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. Tappan was the head of the English department at the English High School at Worcester, Massachusetts. She began her literary career writing about famous characters in history and developed an interest in writing children books. Tappan never married.
Eva March Tappan was a teacher and American author born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, the only child of Reverend Edmund March Tappan and Lucretia Logée. Eva graduated from Vassar College in 1875. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and an editor of the Vassar Miscellany. After leaving Vassar she began teaching at Wheaton College where she taught Latin and German from 1875 until 1880. From 1884–94 she was the Associate Principal at the Raymond Academy in Camden, New Jersey. She received graduate degrees in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. Tappan was the head of the English department at the English High School at Worcester, Massachusetts. She began her literary career writing about famous characters in history and developed an interest in writing children books. Tappan never married.
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