The Cat’s House—a children’s play by Samuel Yakovlevich Marshak that teaches young readers: true friends are known in times of trouble.
A series of illustrations executed in the form of a felt book.
About a Rich Cat House We will tell a fairy tale. Just sit and wait— The tale will be ahead!
Here came to the wealthy aunt Two orphan cousins. They knocked under the window, Hoping to be welcomed into the home.
There’s no peace from my nieces and nephews, I have to toss them in the river! My friends are coming soon, And I will be very happy.
A guest came to a rich cat, A goat well-known throughout the city, With his wife, who was gray and strict, A long-horned goat.
A rooster appeared in battle array, Followed by a hen, And in a soft, fluffy shawl, The neighbor pig arrived.
With a crackle, a snap, and thunder, Fire rose above the new home, Gazing around, Waving a red sleeve.
Ah, Vasili, my Vasili, And they wouldn’t let us in… We traveled the whole world— We found no shelter anywhere!
Well, what can you do! In the rain and snow, One cannot be without shelter. Whoever asked for lodging themselves— Will understand another more quickly.
It’s too cramped for the four of them— They need a new house.
Tilli-tilli-tilli-boom! Come to our new home!