The collection of poems called "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" was written by T. S. Eliot in 1939.
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats is a collection of poems by T. S. Eliot. The poems focus on a group of cats, each with their own distinct personality and traits. The book was the inspiration for the musical Cats, which debuted on Broadway in 1982. It has been translated into multiple languages and is considered a classic of children's literature.