A picture book · for small readers
MOTHER CATWATCHES
A second nurse, four-footed
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From the doorway
Mother cat sat in the threshold like a statue of patience. Her eyes said: I am allowing this.
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Under review
Every fold of the blanket, every approach of the spoon, was graded by a professional.
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The hard moment
The kitten protested. Mother cat’s tail flicked once — permission, not panic.
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Inspection
Mother cat crossed the room, sniffed her child, and settled with a heavy, satisfied sigh.
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Shared watch
Children on chairs. Mother on the quilt. Patient between them, improving by degrees.
THE END
Told for the picture house · family on the ward
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