A curious cat makes her way into the presence of the emperor and saves his life by noticing that the ceiling above his head is about to collapse. The cat stays and makes a home with the emperor. As time passes the cat offers advice to the emperor and introduces a lighter approach to governing. In typical fairy tale fashion the cat offers wisdom and the emperor accepts it thereby improving the lot in life of all in the court. Best as a read aloud. 48 pages Ages 7-10