No comments about The healing power of cats (Globe mini mag).

2 comments about The Bookstore Ghost.

1. Any book that can get a guided reading group of first graders rolling on the floor with laughter is a plus with me. Even I the teacher was caught up in this charming little mystery that turns on its heads stereotyped relationships between cats and mice. The characters are silly, but that is the charm and my kids loved it, so good enough!



2. If your little reader loves ghost stories, I really recommend this one. It has a good, easy storyline to follow about a man who loves books, cats and cheese. Take it from there. Very cute. I am constantly amazed at the quality of these easy reader stories. Great illustrations; great idea for a story and a bookstore!!

No comments about Arthur's World of Cats.

No comments about Common sense book of complete cat care.

No comments about So You Think You Know About Cats? (An All-in-One Guide for Felines and Their Humans).

1 comments about All Is Fur In Love And War.

1. I believe this book was published elsewhere as "Cats are from Venus, Dogs are from Mars" (which would possibly be a better title, as it also sends up John Gray's similarly titled best-seller). It's extremely funny. It isn't really about cats and dogs but rather about women and men and how they relate to one another - using the pets as a kind of allegory. I laughed out loud many times at the wonderful insights; it's got to be healthy for us to be able to laugh at all those wince-making relationship scenarios that we've all experienced.
   And as with all good humour, there's much truth here about the human condition and about life - and how to relate. I think you'll enjoy it too...

2 comments about My Cat's Tale : A Journal of My Cat's Life and Times.

1. "My Cat's Tale" is largely a journal for your feline, with room for a few photos as well. It has lined pages on which you can record your cat's milestones, such as "Memorable Firsts" and "Favorite Memories".

   I would have given "My Cat's Tale" 5 stars - except that the book's author sprinkled little "pointers" throughout the journal. Some pages are completely filled with advice so that they're essentially wasted - my solution was to affix large photos onto these pages and cover up the text completely. Ms. Glantz seems to be confused as to what a "journal" is - it IS a place for the individual to compose personalized entries. It ISN'T a training book. If I had wanted "tips", I would have bought a book on animal training.

   Otherwise, "My Cat's Tale" is one of the better companion animal journals I've found. It has cute, appealing sketches and a nice color palate. It isn't too "busy", but it's still attractive to look at. The pages are large enough for two standard-sized photos (there are about a dozen pages set aside for pictures, but I ended up putting many more in, over the author's text). It's probably most useful for someone who's just adopted a kitten, as some of the journal entries focus on kitten-specific milestones (e.g., kitty's first...). Many of the entries can be filled in at any stage in your cat's life, though.

   The canine version of "My Cat's Tale" is "My Dog's Tale", also by Lorie Glantz. The format is identical.

   "My Cat's Tale" is nice journal, but, sadly enough...it COULD have been a GREAT journal!




2. This book is excellent. I love the idea of keeping all of my cat's favorite moments in hands reach. I had so much fun filling out this book and I continue to add new things to it. I loved putting my cat's paw prints in it. Now I am buying one for my other kitten.

No comments about Devil Cat.

No comments about Meow for Now Journal (Potter Style).

No comments about Growing up with Ginger - the Cat-Lover's Book for Cat-Haters.