The Wise Gray Cat (1918) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120208408 : 1120208408 : 24 Sep 2009 : The Wise Gray Cat is a children's book written by Caroline Hofman and first published in 1918. The story follows the adventures of a wise and clever gray cat who lives in a small village. The cat is known for his intelligence and ability to solve problems, and he quickly becomes a beloved member of the community.One day, the villagers are faced with a difficult problem - a group of mischievous mice have invaded the village and are causing chaos. The villagers try to catch the mice themselves, but they are unsuccessful. The wise gray cat steps in and offers to help. He devises a plan to catch the mice and enlists the help of some of the other animals in the village.Together, the animals work to catch the mice and restore peace to the village. Along the way, the gray cat teaches the other animals valuable lessons about cooperation and problem-solving. The story ends with the gray cat being hailed