"The Porcelain Cat" follows the enchanting journey of a young girl named Eliza who discovers a mysterious porcelain cat in her grandmother's attic. As she learns about the cat's magical origins, Eliza finds herself drawn into a hidden world filled with secrets, adventure, and a bit of danger. With the help of an unlikely ally, she must uncover the truth behind the cat's creation and its connection to her family's past. Along the way, Eliza discovers her own strength and the importance of friendship, as she navigates between the realms of reality and fantasy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book was published in 2004 by ibooks Inc .

Michael Patrick Hearn is a literary scholar and one of the leading experts on children s literature in America. His works include "The Annotated Wizard of Oz, The Annotated Lewis Carol, The Annotated Huckleberry Finn, The Porcelain Cat, " and "From the Silver Age to Stalin: Russian Children s Book Illustration. " Additionally, he has written for the New York Times, the Nation, and many other publications. Hearn resides in New York City. LEO and DIANE DILLON together illustrated more than twenty-five acclaimed and award-winning books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winner Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema, a retelling of the opera Aida by Leontyne Price, and their own Mother Goose Numbers on the Loose.