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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling and beloved The Travelling Cat Chronicles, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives, climbing, comforting, nestling, and sometimes just tripping everyone up in this uplifting collection of tales by international bestselling author Hiro Arikawa. Against the backdrop of changing seasons in Japan, we meet Spin, a kitten rescued from the recycling bin, whose playful nature and simple...
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover The domestic cat-your cat-has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with everything cats, this book has it all: mind-blowing facts; tons of breeds; superfun games; hands-on activities; hilarious cat jokes; and fascinating research, such as how cats manage to (almost) always land on their feet"--
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Gabby unboxes a sleeping bag and slippers just in time for a sleepover in the Dollhouse! Gabby is so excited, but her friend Pillow Cat is nervous because she's never been to a sleepover before. It's up to Gabby, Pandy, and Kitty Fairy to cheer her up and make sure everyone has a fun time!
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Follow a day in the life of an adorable pet cat in this charming board book, the purr-fect read for young readers learning about animals or a favorite family pet. Purr and play the day away with a new feline friend! This adorable board book is a celebration of all things cat. Each whimsical spread invites the littlest readers to experience a day in the life of a house cat, encouraging opportunities to imitate feline behaviors and reflect on the...
6) Flat cat
Author
Publisher
Flamingo Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Flat Cat likes being flat--roaming anywhere and happy to be unseen--until one day when he becomes fluffy, he learns to enjoy the attention it brings, and grows to love being seen.
7) Cat or tiger
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Why are dogs pets and wolves wild? How are they similar? How are they different? Find out with this new series of books! Cats and tigers are different animals. Cats are pets and live with people. Tigers are wild and live in nature. But these mammals do have some things in common. They both have bodies covered in fur, have claws, and wiggly tails. Get ready to discover a lot more about cats and tigers - what they share and the many ways they are different!ABOUT...
8) I am cat!
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A mischievous house cat goes about its busy day sleeping, playing, and pretending it is a big cat catching prey.
9) Meowl-o-ween
Author
Publisher
Astra Young Readers, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It's Meowl-o-ween, adn the cats are out! In the glow of a harvest moon they gather--whiskers twitching, tails a-switching. Led by a scruffy black cat, they slink, pounce, and scare on the spookiest night of the year. But not all the cats are enjoying Halloween...a lost kitten is frightened by the crowds, until Mama finds her andthey watch the cats' parade together."--
Author
Publisher
Dutton, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates-in case you missed anything. A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has been at the forefront of research in the field, discovering how cats use tail signals to interact with each other and their owners. Now, she reveals the previously unexplored...
11) Riverstar's home
Author
Series
Warriors (Erin Hunter). Super editions volume 16
Warriors super edition volume 16
Warriors. Super editions volume 16
Warriors super edition volume 16
Warriors. Super editions volume 16
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 19
Language
English
Description
"When a storm-tossed river sweeps Ripple away from the park he's always known, he commits himself to the life of a peaceful loner. Still, as his new island home starts to become a sanctuary for other rogues, he can't help but feel responsible for their safety, and for the community--and Clan--they are beginning to build. But when an old friend from the park resurfaces with terrible news just as the forest cats' fights begin to escalate into bloodshed,...
13) Cats
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This colorful little book is a celebration of how great it is to be different, and how differences make us special--whether they're in babies, birthdays, cats, dads, dogs, families, or anything else"--Back cover.
14) Cat vs. vac
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When a recently delivered package opens to reveal a vacuum, the house cat's hair stands on end! What can be done about this newcomer?"--
15) The cat at night
Author
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Join the farmer's cat on his fascinating nighttime journey through fields, farms, forests, and even the city to see what only he can see after the sunsets. Legendary artist Dahlov Ipcar mesmerizingly alternates between dark night scenes and vivid color to deliver a beautifully illustrated children's classic. Each scene is shown first as a human would see it at night in blacks and whites, and then as a cat sees it in with vivid color and fine detail."...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Using the most common embroidery stitches, Cat Mania Embroidery places your feline friends in wacky situations of the kind they'd probably get themselves into, given half the chance. Wide-eyed "Who--me?" cats; dancing, frolicking cats; cats in the air and in the water(!); and cats full of attitude who'll try just about anything once. Whatever the setting or situation, they have never been more adorable!
18) Enter the clans
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Here, the secrets behind the Clans are revealed. Find out how apprentices learn to fight, hunt, and help their Clans. Explore the territories with an insiders-only tour. Discover the origins of the warrior code, which governs how Clan cats live side by side in times of war and peace.
19) Some cats
Author
Series
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Cats behave in all kinds of ways -- but silly or serious, awake or at rest, to those who love them, all cats are the best!"--back cover.
20) Tickle time!
Author
Series
Publisher
Boyton Bookworks
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
If you're feeling blue and you don't know what to do, there is nothing like a Tickle Time to make you feel like new.
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