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The Devious Book for Cats: A Parody (Hardcover)

From Publishers Weekly A gleeful riff on The Dangerous Book for Boys (and its followers), this collection of feline's-eye-view essays is a mostly winning effort from past and present staffers of parody newspaper The Onion. Less cringe-worthy than its predecessor, The Dangerous Book for Dogs, Garden and the gang focus on a litany of cat quirks and behaviors that should give cat owners a nod and chuckle on practically every page. Including a field guide to cardboard boxes, profiles of famous felines like Garfield ("the ten ton gorilla in the comics room"), the three waves of felinism and an illustrated guide to napping positions, the book lends itself to casual perusal, though cat fanciers will likely consume it in one sitting. Like listening in on cat-to-cat communications, readers are treated to tactics for "getting away with it," explanations of "what's in there?" and the "Legend of the Crazy Cat Lady" (a cat's campfire scare story). Rounded out with original larks lik (more…)

If You See a Kitten (Hardcover)

From School Library Journal PreSchool-Butler suggests the various responses that children might have when they see different animals. The brief text is comprised of lines such as "If you see a cuddly kitten- say, `Ahhh!'" and, "If you see a pudgy pig- say, `Peee-ew!'" Although words are minimal, the illustrations, primarily in gold and brown tones across glossy spreads, are irresistible. This title will have particular appeal for toddlers.Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NYCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist PreS. "If you see a cuddly kitten . . . Say, 'Ahhh!'" This simple concept book encourages very young children to give a one-word response to an animal on each page. Each double-page spread features a beautiful, realistic painting of the animal, as well as a peek (part of a feather, a tail, and so on) of the animal on the next page. Some of the reactions seem arbitrary and stereotyped. Why, for example, should the brigh (more…)

Kittens! Kittens! Kittens!

From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 2—Using the same oversize format as Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! (Walker, 2005), Meyers and Walker cheerfully convey the playful spirit of kittens. The merrily rhyming text describes the animals exploring their world first as newborns, "Pouncing, bouncing, mewing…Busy, up-and-doing…." As they adjust to their new homes, they are "Chasing toys that skip and skitter,/Trying out their kitty litter." Growing older and bolder, the kittens are seen "Climbing curtains, shredding chairs,/Ganging up on teddy bears." Soft, muted colors give the pictures of tabbies, calicos, Siamese, and other domestic felines a warm and fuzzy feeling. Their expressive faces convey their sense of play, adventure, and curiosity as they hide in paper sacks, chase birds and mice, run atop a fence, jump from the washing machine into a laundry basket full of clothes, and cuddle with children. Youngsters will enjoy listening to the lively rhyme and shout (more…)

Kittens for Dummies

Review "A huge amount of information."  (Birmingham Post, Monday 19th November 2007) Get the scoop on kitten health and behavior Your friendly guide to bringing up a frisky feline Kittens are undeniably cute and they have an unlimited amount of energy. From finding a kitten and visiting the vet to choosing the right food, litter boxes, and toys, this handy reference gets you through the toughest and most delightful era in your cats life. Praise for Kittens For Dummies "Few authors can boast the wisdom and experience of the Queen of Kitten Care, Dusty Rainbolt." —Steve Dale, host of "Animal Planet Radio" and columnist for "My Pet World," Tribune Media Services "Kittens For Dummies delivers sound, savvy advice on adopting a kitten and ensuring that it enjoys a long, playful, and healthy life. I give Dustys book two paws up!" —Arden Moore, pet columnist for Prevention and editor of Catnip Discover how (more…)