Best of
Cats

1996

The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat


Nurit Karlin - 1996
    "Get off!" said the rat. But the fat cat just sat. Will the rat get the fat cat off the mat? Enjoy reading this silly story aloud for maximum effect!Find out if rat can get cat off the mat in this funny, phonetic Level One I Can Read that's perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences. With repeating sounds and words, beginning readers will grow their reading confidence as they laugh about the cat and the rat and their sibling-style squabble.

Enough To Make A Cat Laugh


Deric Longden - 1996
    Aileen rarely trips over the cats, but they are always in danger of being mistaken for a cardigan.

Shakespeare Cats


Susan Herbert - 1996
    In thirty-two entrancing paintings, Susan Herbert opens up an unsuspected world of Shakespeare interpreted by cats with all their winning ways. Her many devoted admirers will find this collection full of the charm and humor of her earlier books; and newcomers to her art will be surprised and enchanted by the finesse she brings to this portrait gallery of cats in unusual guises. 32 color illustrations.

The Cats' House


Bob Walker - 1996
    They've turned their California home into a feline fun house. It's the perfect mix of cat-friendly and cat-fantasy. And now cat fans can get an inside look with the first-ever paperback edition of The Cats' House.The house is all cat, and nine of them call it home. Bob Walker shows us the cats' living space, giving us a peek into 140 feet of brightly colored aerial walkways, spiral staircases, giant scratching posts, and playful peepholes.It's cat care combined with interior design.

All God's Creatures Go To Heaven


Amy Nolfo-Wheeler - 1996
    Their senses and instincts are beyond our imagination. We have witnessed their kindness and courage, their joy and their sorrow, their loyalty and love.Do their lives deserve to be honored among the stars? I believe they do...

The Fastidious Feline: How to Prevent and Treat Litter Box Problems


Patricia B. McConnell - 1996
    This booklet explains how to design a proper "restroom" from a cat's point of view, how to prevent problems from beginning or correct mistakes if they happen.

Cat Is Sleepy


Satoshi Kitamura - 1996
    Each of the four animals in these four board books solves a problem after exploring various options. "A series of finely thought-out, beautifully illustrated concept board books for toddlers and their families."--The New York Times Book Review

Tarot for Cats: Unlock the Mysteries of Your Nine Lives!


Regen Dennis - 1996
    Anyone who has observed a cat being spooked by a crumpled piece of paper or going through an elaborate grooming process knows that cats are beings of superstition and ritual. And now, for the first time, cats have a new guidebook to that most telling aid to prophecy: the Tarot deck. Tarot for Cats instructs all cats -- from the pampered Persian to the scrappy alley cat -- how to read and learn from the Tarot deck (with only minimal help from human companions).Included in this delightful package are an actual 22-card deck and a full-color 64-page book, containing detailed explanations of each card's symbolism and psychic implications, the history of the feline Tarot, and sample card readings. This is the perfect gift for the cat who is wondering whether the future holds a trip to the vet or a long, leisurely nap

The Mediterranean Cat


Hans W. Silvester - 1996
    Silvester's photographs reveal cats in all their adorable glory as they prowl sunny streets, nuzzle their kittens, leap from white-washed balconies, and doze beneath the beautiful Aegean sky. No cat lover, photography buff, or armchair traveler will be able to resist this magnificent tribute to a magical place and the cats that call it home.

Purr--: Children's Book Illustrators Brag about Their Cats


Michael J. Rosen - 1996
    In this tribute to the lovable, enigmatic, and mischievous cat, over 40 illustrators celebrate their favorite felines. All artists' royalties will be donated to The Company of Animals Fund to care for abused, needy, and neglected animals. Full color.

Castle Cats: Of Britain and Ireland


Richard Surman - 1996
    Featured castles include Warwick, Hever, The Tower of London, Cawdor, Drumlanrig, Cardiff, Belvoir and Arundel.

Cat World: A Feline Encyclopedia


Desmond Morris - 1996
    Here you will find information about the eighty breeds of domestic cats (from Abyssinian to York Chocolate), the thirty-six species of wild cats, and every famous individual cat (from Felix to Macavity). Morris presents, too, the origins of various pedigree breeds as well as the myths and legends that surround them. Every aspect of feline behavior, anatomy, and biology - ranging from hunting to courtship, whiskers to purring, coat patterns and colors - is examined. And he includes a full list of feline terminology, explaining such terms as "ailurophile" and "stud cat." Rounding out this compendium, Morris provides captivating lore about cats and people. There are entries on such famous cat lovers as Florence Nightingale and Brigitte Bardot; cat haters, including William Shakespeare and President Dwight Eisenhower; and cat fearers, ranging from Alexander the Great to Napoleon Bonaparte. Morris also gives us his list of the 100 best books about cats and information about the finest cat organizations. Here are details on famous writers and artists who have used felines as their subjects, and the facts on legendary cat stars such as Morris and Pyewacket.

Our Cat Cuddles


Gervase Phinn - 1996
    Lizzie and Dominic desperately want a kitten but they get much more than they bargain for!

Cats


Sarah Allen - 1996
    These handsome little books introduce beginning readers to a wide variety of interesting subjects, while also making perfect collectibles.This fascinating little book shows 25 different kinds of cat, lists the country of origin of each, and describes unusual features. Here are the Siamese, the Angora, the Manx, as well as longhairs, shorthairs, and many other varieties.

Cats in Fact and Folklore


Virginia C. Holmgren - 1996
    

The Claremont Field Guide To The Birds Of Australia


Nicolas Day, Ken Simposon - 1996