The famous Nini

By Mary Nethery

Subjects: Juvenile literature, Medical examinations, Child welfare, juvenile literature, Fame, Coffee shops, Children, Fiction, Preparation for medical care, Children, health and hygiene, History, Cats

Description: In Venice, Italy, in the 1890s, a stray cat draws attention to a coffee shop after inspiring composer Guiseppi Verdi there, and as the feline's fame grows, the shop's owner entertains royalty, the Pope, and many others. Includes historical notes about the real Nini and his visitors.