Twenty-four short poems about cats and kittens.

Unique in its coverage of contemporary American children's literature, this timely, single-volume reference covers the books our children are--or should be--reading now, from board books to young adult novels. Enriched with dozens of color illustrations and the voices of authors and illustrators themselves, it is a cornucopia of delight. 23 color, 153 b&w illustrations.

The cat (Felis catus), also known as the domestic cat or housecat to distinguish it from other felines and felids, is a small carnivorous species of crepuscular mammal predator that is highly valued by humans for its companionship and for its ability to hunt harmful as snakes, scorpions and other unwanted pests to humans. It has been associated with humans for at least 9500 years. Expert predator, the cat is known to hunt over 1,000 species for food. Use various vocalizations and types of body language for communication, including mewing, purring, hiss, growl, squeak, chirping, snaps and the grumbling. Cats are the most popular pet in the world, with over 600 million in the homes of all countries. They are also bred and participating in exhibitions and shows organized by associations feline techniques worldwide. There are fifty different breeds recognized with certifications from the Abyssinian cat to Persian, by the Russian Blue to Birman, all contained in this comprehensive manual shows for each race: - History - Features - Character - Behaviour - Cure - Feeding - Diseases - Price

From a devoted mutt giving "sloppy doggy kisses" to a tarantula munching happily on a cricket lunch, these lively poems celebrate the special friendship between kids and their pets!

In evocative haiku, Michael J. Rosen depicts twenty different breeds of cats—whether mischievous or mysterious, comical or commanding. Some cats have names that suggest far-off lands, like the Turkish Angora and the Norwegian forest cat. Others allude to places closer to home, such as California’s ragdoll and the Maine coon. Set against Lee White’s graceful illustrations, with intriguing facts about each of twenty breeds at the end, this charming haiku collection for lovers of America’s most popular house pet provides the purr-fect book to curl up with.

Full-color photographs accompany two hundred poems about animals.

Garfield, the cat with an ego as big as his appetite (and proud of it!), wants you to pump up your self-image and start acting like the superior person you are! In The Me Book, Garfield covers all aspects of superiority, from basic self-confidence to world domination, including tips on how to: -- Accept the admiration of others -- Whip a flabby ego into shape -- Dress to impress -- Claw your way up the corporate ladder -- Condescend to just about everybody These and other invaluable tips will soon have you saying like Garfield, "I've gotta be me, I'm too good to be anyone else!" "From the Trade Paperback edition.