Book Series · 2 Books

Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat Books

In order from Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat to Acrobat Cats.

The Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat series is a set of 2 picture books by Amy Tan and George Daugherty, published between 1994 and 2002. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$699

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994

Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat

By Amy Tan, Gretchen Schields (Illustrator)

A mischievous kitten's accident with an inkwell changes a greedy ruler's rules forever.

40 pages

Paperback

Summary: A mother cat tells her kittens the true story of their ancestor Sagwa, a mischievous pearl-white kitten who lived in the House of the Foolish Magistrate, a greedy man who made rules that helped only himself. When Sagwa tumbles into an inkwell and accidentally changes one of his rules, she alters the fate, and the look, of Chinese cats forever.

Ages 3–6Picture Book Club

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The complete set

Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat Series

2 books · Published 1994–2002

Series

Sale price

$699

Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994

A mischievous kitten's accident with an inkwell changes a greedy ruler's rules forever.

Series

Sale price

$399

Acrobat Cats

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

A curious cat dreams of acrobatics but discovers her true talents instead.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat series?

There are 2 books in the Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat series. It began with Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat in 1994, and the newest book, Acrobat Cats, was published in 2002.