Catty and Rob (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789334111033)

Once upon a time, in a forest full of tall trees, sparkling streams, and the sounds of countless creatures, there lived a mischievous little robin named Rob. Rob loved nothing more than causing trouble for the other animals. He would zip through the branches, play pranks, and take anything that caught his eye. The other animals had learned to stay on their toes when Rob was around! In this same forest, there was a clever and kind-hearted cat named Catty. Catty was known for her thoughtful ways and was a friend to many. Her cozy home was filled with little treasures, but her most beloved possession was a beautifully crafted wooden mouse toy. This toy was special to Catty, and she loved it dearly.

One day, as Rob watched Catty go about her day, he caught sight of her prized wooden mouse toy through the window of her cozy little den. Rob's eyes sparkled with mischief as he came up with a plan-he would sneak into Catty's house and make the toy his own while she was away! The thought of having Catty's favorite toy for himself made him even more excited, and he decided to wait until Catty left her home. But clever Catty had noticed Rob's sly glances at her toy and guessed what he was up to. She decided that it was time to teach Rob a lesson he would never forget. She went to her sister, Chatty, who worked in a very unusual field-robotics! Chatty loved building things, and Catty knew she'd be the perfect partner for her plan.

Catty told Chatty her plan, and Chatty immediately agreed to help. "Building a robot eagle that can scare Rob won't be easy," Chatty said, "and one person alone won't be able to finish it in time." But Catty, determined to carry out her plan, insisted, "I'll help! Together, we can make it happen!"

The two sisters got to work right away, carefully crafting their eagle robot with intricate detail. They wanted it to look just like a real eagle, from its sharp eyes to its wide wings. As the evening shadows lengthened, the robot eagle was finally ready. With the setting sun casting golden light through the forest, they brought the robot eagle to Catty's home and placed it right in the middle of her living room, making it look as if the eagle were ready to swoop down on any intruder.

They turned off all the lights, hid behind the sofa, and waited for Rob to arrive. They could barely hold back their laughter, knowing how surprised he would be. Soon enough, Rob, feeling confident and unafraid, fluttered over to Catty's home. He thought he was about to pull off his best prank yet.

As Rob stepped into Catty's den, he paused, sensing something unusual. Just then, a piercing eagle's screech echoed through the room! Rob's heart skipped a beat. How could there be an eagle inside Catty's house? He tried to shake off his nerves, thinking maybe it was his imagination, but then the screech came again, louder and more menacing.

Rob was now trembling, unsure whether to go forward or run back. At that moment, Catty switched on the lights. Standing in the center of the room was a towering eagle, looking straight at Rob with piercing eyes. Rob froze, his feathers ruffled with fright, and his confidence vanished in an instant. The sight of the mighty eagle was too much-he let out a terrified squawk, burst into tears, and took off, flapping his wings as fast as he could to escape what he believed was a real predator.

As Rob flew away, Catty and Chatty burst out laughing, their laughter filling the room. The prankster had finally been outwitted! From that day on, Rob thought twice before sneaking into anyone's home or trying to take what didn't belong to him. Join Catty, Rob, and Chatty in this lively forest adventure and discover how valuable it is to treat others-and their treasures-with kindness. This book is perfect for children who love stories about animals, friendship, and the unexpected twists that make each tale unforgettable.