Jean Pierre Claris de Florian | France
The Inquisitive Cat
A curious cat, confused by its reflection in a mirror, decides to focus on simple pleasures after a failed investigation.

Once upon a time, there was a very curious cat who lived with a kind family in a cozy house. This cat loved to explore every corner of her home, always looking for something new and exciting.
One sunny morning, the cat found her owner's dressing table. On this table was a big mirror. The cat had never noticed the mirror before, but today she saw something strange. As she looked into the mirror, she saw another cat staring back at her.
"Who is this cat?" she wondered. Curious, the cat tried to get closer to the reflection. She moved forward and touched the mirror with her paw. But she only felt cold glass, and the other cat did the same.
Confused, the cat walked around to the back of the mirror, thinking she could find the other cat hiding there. But there was nothing behind the mirror, just the wall. She returned to the front and saw the other cat again, still looking at her with wide eyes.
Determined to solve the mystery, the cat jumped onto the table. She put one paw on each side of the mirror, trying to catch the other cat. She bent her ears down and leaned closer, hoping to get a better look. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't grab the cat in the mirror.
Then, in her excitement and confusion, the cat lost her balance. She fell off the table and landed softly on the floor. The fall surprised her, but she was not hurt. Shaking her head, she decided to forget about the strange cat in the mirror.
The cat looked at the mirror one last time and thought, "Why worry about things I can't understand?" She then went off to find something more fun to do, like chasing mice. From that day on, she decided to enjoy the simple things in life and not worry about complicated things.



















