Billy Bunny and the Policeman Cat
David Cory's "Billy Bunny and the Policeman Cat" is a children's book that tells the story of a mischievous bunny named Billy who gets into trouble with a strict policeman cat. The book follows their adventures as they learn valuable lessons about following rules and being responsible.
By David Cory · First published 1986 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy · 591 words
First lines
Well, I'm glad to say it was something nice that happened just as I left off in the last story. You remember the Policeman Cat had arrested Billy Bunny and his Uncle Lucky.
Well, just as that Policeman Cat lifted his club to tickle Uncle Lucky's left hind foot, a big elm tree began to bark and of course the Policeman Cat was nearly scared to death. He thought it was a dog, you see, and instead of tickling dear, kind Uncle Lucky with his club, he turned tail and ran off down the road.
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Billy Bunny and the Policeman Cat is listed on Textopian as a short story by David Cory, dated 1986 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Cory
- Date: 1986 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy
- Length: 591 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book utilizes simple language, relatable characters, and a basic plot, all of which are hallmarks of children's literature.
- Adventure — The protagonist, Billy Bunny, typically finds himself in various adventures throughout the book.
- Fantasy — The book features anthropomorphic animal characters, which is characteristic of the fantasy genre.
Tags
children's literature · animal characters · adventure · friendship · humor · fantasy · picture book · moral lessons · imagination · storytelling · whimsical · illustrated
More by David Cory
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- The Iceberg Express (1987)
- The Cruise of the Noah's Ark (1894)
- Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers (1940)
- The Magic Soap Bubble (1978)
- Puss Junior and Robinson Crusoe (1792)
- Puss in Boots, Jr., and the Good Gray Horse (1987)
- Hawk Eye (1970)
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