Best of
Cats

2002

Excuse Me . . . Are You a Witch?


Emily Horn - 2002
    He doesn't have any friends, and when the weather's bad life is pretty unpleasant. Except for the library -- it's always warm, and there are lots of good books to read. But you can't live at the library!Then, while reading one day, Herbert learns that witches love pets -- especially black cats! Now all Herbert has to do is find a witch . . .

Hallmarks of Felinity: A 9 Chickweed Lane Book


Brooke McEldowney - 2002
    From Jim Davis's Garfield to Patrick McDonnell's Mooch, cartoon cats make us laugh. Now in the form of Solange the Siamese, Brooke McEldowney has successfully captured the endearing qualities that makea cat, well, a cat: the way they cannot resist dark fabric, their unflinching indifference to squalid humanity (unless, of course, said humanity comes bearing treats), and their advanced heat-seeking technology that leads them to the warmest laps and the coziest corners. Readers will grin with recognition at each of these humorously illustrated hallmarks. The result is a delightful field guide to a cat's moods, motivations, and behaviors. Ever since it appeared as a recurring theme in the comic strip 9 Chickweed Lane, Hallmarks Of Felinity has attracted a large and devoted readership of its own. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will enjoy this charming gift book.

Why Paint Cats: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics


Burton Silver - 2002
    Those seminal books in feline aesthetics are now offered in new pocket-size editions filled with the best from each volume, making purrfect gifts for cat lovers and art lovers alike.Reviews"A collection of the world'¬?s most fabulously decorated felines."-National Examiner

Little Bo in France


Julie Andrews Edwards - 2002
    This time Little Bo and Billy embark on an adventure filled journey from England to France. Illustrations.

Doraemon: Gadget Cat from the Future, Vol. 2


Fujiko F. Fujio - 2002
    He rode a time machine all the way back from the 22nd century to help Nobita. He can pull all sorts of secret tools out of the "4-D (Fourth Dimensional) Pocket" on his tummy whenever Nobita needs them to get himself out of trouble.

Mewingham Manor: Observations on a Curious New Species


Edwina von Stetina - 2002
    Edwina never met Katt - the black sheep of the family - but she heard many stories about the mysterious estate that he filled with exotic species collected in his travels.This journal is the remarkable chronicle of Edwina's first year at Mewingham Manor as she discovers the secrets of Katt's lifetime work: the delightful miniature winged cats called Flittens, and their mischievous tagalongs, the tiny flying Mice.In the storytelling tradition of Gnomes and Dinotopia, a fantastic new world comes to life through Von Stetina's fanciful depiction of a never-before-seen species.

Cat Tales: Snippets on Life from Our Favorite Felines


Charles Wysocki - 2002
    Whether sleeping soundly or frolicking on all fours, this title includes cat tales with suitable quotes, and quirky escapades to capture hearts and imaginations.

Six Is So Much Less Than Seven


Ronald Himler - 2002
    Features illustrations that convey the deep bond between an old man and his six cats while teaching the reader about the cycle of life.

Scary Fright, Are You All Right?


Scott Gibala-Broxholm - 2002
    Full color.

CatChristmas


B. Kliban - 2002
    They marvel at Christmas trees, attack gift wrap, give presents (generally deceased rodents), receive presents, and eat too much. This holiday behavior was shrewdly documented by B. Kliban, the closest man to a cat anyone has ever encountered. In this small but robust volume, his dozens of Yuletide cat cartoons and paintings have been collected for a perfectly pleasing Christmastime diversion.An added attraction: never-before-published cat lyrics adapted to well-known Christmas carols are included, researched and collected by Professor Winkie B. Earmites. "Hark the Hungry Kittens Sing," "We Wish You a Mousie Christmas" (attributed to Salmon D. Fishdie), and "Kittens We Have Heard on High" are just a few of the rousing standards included.

Jessica Strange


Malorie Blackman - 2002
    She suspects that she is not a mouse after all. She takes a tour of the farmyard to see if any other animals can help her out. Some think she may be a cow, others think she's an ant. Will she ever find out what she really is?

Cats: A Collection of Stories, Verse, and Prose


Mark Bryant - 2002
    From poems by such renowned writers as Chaucer, Emily Dickinson, and Oscar Wilde to the jokes and humor of Lewis Carroll and Ambrose Bierce, the muse has, as it were, always followed the mews. Cats comprises the very best that has been written about felines in poetry and prose for more than a millennium. So whether it's purring pussycats that sleep beside the fireplace or battered tomcats that lurk in the darkest alleys, this collection is a superlative celebration of their fantastic world.

True North: Exploring the Great Wilderness by Bush Plane


George Erickson - 2002
    Erickson misses little, describing the natural wonders of the region, the people who dwell at the remote outposts where gasoline costs nearly as much as good cognac, and the adventures of the first explorers to the great White North, including trappers, Jesuits and prospectors for gold."--Pittsburgh Tribune-Review"A blend of stunning landscapes, wildlife, myths, and experience, True North reveals Erickson's love of nature and his passion for truth." --The HumanistLeaving behind the comforts of civilized life and armed with only a few essentials, dentist-turned-bush pilot GEORGE ERICKSON captures the exhilarating thrill of roughing it in the wild, flying his Piper Cub Special seaplane into the far reaches of the north. Nearly losing his life--twice--Erickson sets up camp on unexplored lakes and rivers, fishes for trout, struggles with bad weather, dodges forest fires, and and mingles with polar bears, killer whales, musk oxen, and caribou.In the spirit of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Charles Lindbergh, and other great aviators, he is an engaging traveling companion. This is much more than a travelogue, however, as Canada's Reader's Showcase aptly describes: "Erickson applies a rare love to the rough, dangerous, and frankly, really, really far-flung lands of the Canadian sub-Arctic. He proves himself to be an expert and avid pilot, storyteller, philosopher, environmentalist, dreamer, and perhaps most impressively, fashioner of some really cool fishing lures."Replete with personal detail, scientific observation, and historical facts--the most chilling being the story of a group of explorers who starved to death in the very cabin he is visiting--TRUE NORTH is an extraordinary travel narrative that will appeal to flying enthusiasts and armchair travelers alike.