Why was I ever born a witch's kitten? Why - oh, why?" With his bright blue eyes and sparky magic whiskers, no one could mistake Gobbolino for a kitchen cat, but that's just what he longs to be.

So, while his sister Sootica learns how to ride a broomstick and turn mice into toads, Gobbolino sets off to find a nice warm fire and a family to care for him.

He has many adventures along the way and makes many friends, until he finally finds the home he dreams of.

First published in 1942, Gobbolino the Witch's Cat continues to delight children - a true modern classic.