00:00Clara and the secret cat kingdom.
00:04Clara loved her fluffy black cat, Whiskers, more than anything.
00:09Every night, when the moon peeked through her window, Whiskers would stretch, yawn a big cat yawn, and then...
00:17Disappear!
00:19Clara always wondered where he went.
00:22One night, her curiosity tickled her nose like a feather.
00:25When Whiskers hopped off the windowsill, Clara quietly followed.
00:30She tiptoed down the stairs, out the back door, and into the shadowy garden.
00:35Whiskers trotted along the fence, then through a hole Clara had never noticed before.
00:41Clara, being a very curious girl, squeezed through too.
00:45On the other side, her eyes went wide like saucers.
00:49This wasn't her garden anymore.
00:51This was...
00:53A cat kingdom!
00:54Cats walked on two feet, wearing the silliest little hats, tiny top hats, bonnets with flowers, even one with a feather sticking straight up.
01:04There were shops with tiny doors and windows, and in the middle of it all was a bustling market.
01:10But the market wasn't happy.
01:13Cats were meowing loudly and waving their paws in distress.
01:18The milk! cried a cat with a baker's hat.
01:20Three bottles gone again!
01:23And my best fish! wailed another, wearing a tiny fishing hat.
01:27Banished without a trace!
01:29It's that mischievous mouse!
01:31Mouse! grumbled a big ginger cat with a tiny crown on his head.
01:35He's too quick for us.
01:37We can never catch him!
01:39Clara spotted a small, quick-footed mouse darting between barrels, his tiny arms full of fish and a bottle of milk.
01:48That must be him, she whispered.
01:50She stepped forward.
01:51Excuse me, she said politely.
01:55I can help.
01:57The cats looked at her, surprised.
01:59A human girl in their market.
02:02Whiskers, who had been watching nearby, purred and rubbed against her leg.
02:07The cats, desperate for help, agreed.
02:10Their first try involved a net, but the mouse zipped right under it.
02:14The second try used sticky paper, but the clever mouse hopped over it.
02:19The third try had a line of cats ready to pounce, but the mouse was too fast and darted away.
02:25Clara thought hard.
02:27Then, a lightbulb went off in her head.
02:30Clara set a clever trap.
02:32She placed a trail of cheese leading into a quiet corner.
02:36Soon, a tiny nose twitched, and the mischievous mouse peeked out.
02:41He followed the tempting trail, his whiskers wiggling with excitement.
02:45When the mouse reached for the last piece, snap!
02:50Clara gently caught him in her hands.
02:53Gotcha!
02:54She said triumphantly.
02:55The cats cheered.
02:57They had finally caught the mischievous mouse.
02:59But the mouse started to plead with her, his tiny voice trembling.
03:04Please, he squeaked.
03:05Give me a chance to explain.
03:08Clara, being a very nice girl, wanted to give him a chance.
03:12Okay, she said gently.
03:15Tell me why you've been taking the food.
03:18The mouse looked up at her with big, sad eyes.
03:21Please follow me, he said.
03:24Clara, with some of the cats, followed the mouse through a tiny tunnel, under a shop, and into a hidden doorway.
03:31Inside, she saw a room filled with tiny beds and even tinier mice, all huddled together.
03:38We have no one, the mouse said softly.
03:42I had to get food for them.
03:43They're so hungry.
03:45Clara felt a pang of sympathy.
03:48Stealing was wrong, but the little mouse was just trying to help his family.
03:53It's not right for you to steal.
03:55There are better ways, Clara said gently to the mischievous mouse.
03:59But it's good that you want to help your family.
04:02The cats looked at the little mice, their angry meows turning into soft murmurs.
04:09The ginger cat with the crown stepped forward.
04:13We didn't know, he said softly.
04:16Clara had an idea.
04:18What if the cats and the mice worked together, she suggested.
04:22The cats and the mice looked at each other.
04:25It was a strange idea, but maybe it could work.
04:28From that day on, things changed in the cat kingdom.
04:33The mischievous mouse, whose name was Squeaky, became friends with whiskers.
04:38The cats shared some of their fish and milk, and the little mice became expert cooks.
04:43They could whip up the most delicious tiny pies and cakes with the berries and nuts the cats brought back.
04:50They were also the best at making tiny sandwiches and snacks, using the cheese and fish provided by the cat market.
04:56They became famous for their tiny treats, making the market the most popular place in the cat kingdom.
05:04Most importantly, they made sure no one gets hungry.
05:08The market was happy again, filled with the sounds of purring cats and tiny squeaks of laughter.
05:15Clara smiled.
05:16She had followed her curious nose and found not just a secret kingdom,
05:20but also a way for cats and mice to be friends and help each other.
05:24And so every night, when whiskers disappeared, Clara knew he was off to a happy place where everyone had enough to eat,
05:33thanks to a little bit of curiosity and a whole lot of kindness.
05:39The end.
05:41But before you go, let's all say a happy birthday to a very special little girl who's turning seven today.
05:49Happy birthday, Clara.
05:51This story is dedicated to you.
