Smoky

• Hardcover book
• Luxurious 80lb glossy paper
• 32 pages

Smoky, the Little Kitten Who Didn’t Want To by Nancy Raymond, illustrated by Dirk, is a charming mid-20th century tale first published in 1945.

Smoky is one of three lively kittens learning the simple disciplines of kittenhood—waking when called, drinking his milk, washing his whiskers, climbing when it is time to climb. But Smoky has other ideas. He does not want to.

With gentle humor and warm, expressive illustrations, this classic story follows Smoky’s stubborn refusals and the natural consequences that follow. Through his mother's wise instruction, Smoky slowly discovers how good it is to obey. Both tender and timeless, Smoky reflects a quieter era of children’s storytelling—one that trusts young readers to recognize themselves in a small kitten who must learn that obedience and effort are part of becoming who he was meant to be.

This restored edition preserves the charm and character of the original 1945 publication for a new generation of families. 

Smoky is one of three lively kittens learning the simple disciplines of kittenhood—waking when called, drinking his milk, washing his whiskers, climbing when it is time to climb. But Smoky has other ideas. He does not want to. With gentle humor and warm, expressive illustrations, this classic story follows Smoky’s stubborn refusals and the natural consequences that follow. Through his mother's wise instruction, Smoky slowly discovers how good it is to obey. Both tender and timeless, Smoky reflects a quieter era of children’s storytelling—one that trusts young readers to recognize themselves in a small kitten who must learn that obedience and effort are part of becoming who he was meant to be. This restored edition preserves the charm and character of the original 1945 publication for a new generation of families. This work is in the public domain in the United States. It may still be under copyright in other countries. This edition is intended for sale within the United States only and is not authorized for purchase or distribution outside of the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., please consult your local copyright laws before purchasing this book.