Oliver Herford 
The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten 

‘The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten’ by Oliver Herford is a humorous illustrated parody of Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat follows a mischievous Persian kitten on a series of escapades. This book has charmed readers, young and old since the moment it was released. Complete with illustrations, this tale shows how adorable, small creatures can get themselves into incredibly large messes of trouble if they put their minds to it.