I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them...But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth—and he begins to understand.

    A cat grows fatter and fatter as he eats everyone he meets.

    Being a painter's cat can be quite a trial, especially when your forgetful master paints you blue or too thin or even invisible.

    

    A witch and her black cat help a farmer solve the problem of an imp who is bringing bad luck to his farm.

    When the circus train is wrecked scattering the performers and props, two friends, a cat and a doll, help the circus owner.