4147 - The Pious Cat
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description: The Pious Cat is a collection of Rajasthani animal fables illustrated in the classic Amar Chitra Katha style. The titular story features a cunning cat who deceives other forest creatures by feigning holiness. Additional tales include a frog caught in a perilous encounter with a crow and a clever deer who safeguards her young with resourcefulness. These lively anecdotes use humor and vivid storytelling to gently highlight human foibles like vanity, greed, and ignorance, making moral lessons both entertaining and memorable.   Keywords: Pious cat, animal fables, Rajasthan, moral lessons, forest tales, humor, Amar Chitra Katha, vanity, greed, ignorance Ideal for: Young readers, fans of Indian folklore, educators looking for moral stories, comic enthusiasts interested in cultural tales Age: 6 and above  Theme: Deception, morality, survival, cleverness, human flaws Tone: Humorous, cautionary, light-hearted Book Type: Comic book anthology, folktale adaptation Length: Approximately 31–32 pages.