The invasion of the Fur People was formally documented about 3500 years back, surfacing first in the historic records of ancient Egypt, when to kill a cat evoked an immediate death sentence. Times may change-human nature does not. Cats continue to steal into our homes and hearts as soul-stalkers and life-gladdeners. Michael Hathaway (editor of Chiron Review literary magazine) writes, "I love all animals, but cats are the most beautiful and intriguing....I love the spectrum of personalities and behavior and the variety of sizes, colors and shapes. Each is a one-of-a-kind cosmic masterpiece. Each has endearing habits and rituals that become a vital part of the daily rhythms of my life." Cosmic Children: Collected Kittens and Cats is a collection of true-life cat stories and poems which span three decades. The lively and lovable parade of unforgettable feline characters begins with a pastel calico named Pandora, "the curious Gemini clown, the little person in a cat suit," who saves the life and sanity of a lonely, bewildered teenaged boy.