Best of
Cats

1997

Cat Heaven


Cynthia Rylant - 1997
    Her shining artwork illustrates a world of peace for cats in Heaven, where no tree is too tall for exploring, where there is no lack of angels' laps for sleeping. If your child wonders where his or her kitty goes after a happy life on Earth, they can rest assured that all cats "know where the angel cats fly. They'll run past the stars and the moon and the sun . . . to curl up with God in the sky."

Cats and Dogs: Mutts II


Patrick McDonnell - 1997
    Earl and Mooch interact with each other, their human guardians and a large cast of neighborhood animals.Mutts explores the special bond between animals and their guardians, and the endearing friendship of Earl, the dog, and Mooch, the cat. It strikes a delicate balance between joy, fun and responsible social commentary. Mutts has been recognized for its distinctive style, heartwarming humor and compassionate advocacy for animal issues.

Scarlett Saves Her Family


J.C. Suares - 1997
    The story of a stray cat who returned into a burning building to save her kittens also examines the people whose lives were touched by the cat.

Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds


J. Anne Helgren - 1997
    Opening chapters include a survey of feline history and evolution, a detailed description of the qualities that make a purebred, a summary of feline genetics, and a discussion of conformation, color, and coat. Following are alphabetically arranged profiles of 40 different breeds, from Abyssinian through Burmese, Manx, and Scottish Fold, to Turkish Van. Remaining chapters provide detailed discussions of the American domestic cat, experimental breeds, choosing the right breed for the right household, pricing and judging quality when buying a purebred, descriptions of cat associations and shows, and advice on showing purebreds. Supplementary information includes a glossary of terms and a list of helpful books and periodicals.

The New Encyclopedia of the Cat


Bruce Fogle - 1997
    Illustrations.

The Bravest Cat!


Laura Driscoll - 1997
    The true story of the cat who risked her life to save her five kittens from a burning building.

Asleep in the Sun


Hans W. Silvester - 1997
    Asleep in the Sun -- the third and most ravishing volume in Hans Silvester's best-selling photography series -- presents the feline denizens of Greece's Cydadic Islands engaging in their most highly refined activity. Stretched across a bright doorway, curled into a sun-baked corner, rolling lazily against one another, these languid animals glow in Silvester's masterful portraits.

Fantastic Felines


Laurel Burch - 1997
    Painted in glowing, jewel-like colors against vibrant, wildly patterned backgrounds, dozens of fantastic felines pounce, play, and pose in a captivating compendium of cat portraits. With annual sales of a half-million dollars for her cat-related lines alone, Burch has turned her exuberant felines into a booming business. Now, the same images that appear on her stupendously successful jewelry, apparel, and giftware are available in Fantastic Felines, her first and only book. Gloriously printed in brilliant colors, Fantastic Felines offers Laurel Burch's worldwide fans the complete collection of the cat images that have become her signature. This gorgeous, color-drenched book is a necessity for Laurel Burch collectors as well as a delightful gift for every cat lover.

Flix


Tomi Ungerer - 1997
    Flix, a dog born to cat parents, finds himself able to exist in two cultures, marries a cat, and campaigns for mutual respect between cats and dogs.

The Viking Treasury of Children's Stories


Anna TrenterJ.R.R. Tolkien - 1997
    WhiteHumblepuppy by Joan AikenWizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumLion, the witch and the wardrobe by C.S. LewisHodgeheg by Dick King-SmithAlice in Wonderland by Lewis CarrollSpotty Powder by Roald DahlWhat Katy did by Susan CoolidgeWinnie-the-pooh by A.A. MilneHappy prince by Oscar WildeCuckoo clock by Mary Louisa MolesworthCharlotte's web by E.B. WhiteAdding up to zero by Helen CresswellRailway children by E. NesbitBlack Beauty by Anna SewellHobbit by J.R.R. TolkienClever Polly and the stupid wolf by Catherine StorrBedknob and broomstick by Mary NortonOrlando the marmalade cat by Kathleen HaleIt's too frightening for me by Shirley HughesWind in the willows by Kenneth GrahameJack pot by Allan AhlbergChristmas carol by Charles DickensMr. Majeika and the ghost hunter by Humphrey CarpenterPollyanna by Eleanor H. PorterWorst witch by Jill MurphySecret garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettOne hundred and one dalmatians by Dodie SmithProfessor Branestawm's Christmas tree by Norman HunterWorzel Gummidge by Barbara Euphan ToddFrog prince by Brothers Grimm (Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm)

Catropolitan Opera


Susan Herbert - 1997
    Here her inimitable cats play out the tragic drama of Verdi's La Traviata, the awesome interplay of gods and humans in Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung, the rousing action of Rossini's William Tell, and the wrenching pathos of Puccini's La Boheme, among many others.Those who have enjoyed the artist's six previous books will delight in this new collection. And, with a captivating variety of operatic scenes and set pieces, from rousing choral ensembles to intimate arias (catcalls not allowed!), it's sure to win her a fresh band of admirers among opera lovers everywhere.

Nugget & Darling


Barbara M. Joosse - 1997
    Joosse and THIS IS A HOSPITAL, NOT A ZOO! by Roberta Karim. She makes her home in Tenafly, New Jersey.

The Feline Patient: Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment


Gary D. Norsworthy - 1997
    Featuring high quality clinical information and an accessible format, the text focuses on about 50 of the most common medical and surgical presentations encountered in the feline or small animal practice, with diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic information instantly available. A cross indexed roster of clinical signs helps in differential diagnosis.

How to Draw Cats


Barbara Soloff Levy - 1997
    Instructions also included for creating portraits of a lion, bobcat, cheetah, and other cat-like denizens of the wild. Great for mastering the basics of developing shapes and proportions.

Garfield's Book of Jokes & Riddles (Tr)


Jim Davis - 1997
    

The Complete Cat Health Manual


Race Foster - 1997
    This book, written by two practicing veterinarians who also have a national call-in help line, is just what all cat owners need to understand their pets' problems. Those all important clues to the veterinarian will help every owner to understand the diagnosis, thereby enabling the owner to help the pet. Armed with this knowledge, cat owners will be able to prevent many problems from occurring.This book will guide owners through every system of the cat, focusing on everyday as well as some not-so-common ailments faced by cats and owners, allowing owners to cut through the medical jargon to make more informed treatment choices.

The Cats of Mrs. Calamari


John Stadler - 1997
    Calamari and her several feline companions engage in a variety of humorous antics trying to convince their cat-hating landlord, Mr. Gangplank, that the cats are really statues or visiting relatives.

Cat Owner's Survival Guide


Martin Baxendale - 1997
    A humorous gift-book for both first-time cat owners and more experienced cat lovers.