Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-In this brief overview of the behavior and care of the domestic cat, some of the statements are imprecise. For example, when discussing the birth of kittens, the text says, "-most female cats find their own quiet birthing places, such as barns." That would probably not be the case in most readers' experience. Clear, attractive photos (many of adorable kittens) add appeal. A concluding list of questions functions as a sort of index by listing the page(s) where the answers can be found. The biggest problem with this book is in identifying the target audience. There's not enough depth to make it useful for reports, and it doesn't suffice as even a basic cat-care primer. It's really just a random collection of information with little focus. Since so many other books are available on felines, this one isn't necessary.-Arwen Marshall, Minneapolis Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Vivid, captioned photos and scattered silhouettes illustrate this cat primer. Each two-page spread, often featuring four color photos, discusses a different topic, from newborn kittens to cats' hunting ability. The information is accurate but somewhat desultory in presentation. A list of questions followed by the page number on which the answer appears functions as an index. From HORN BOOK Fall 2003, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
In this very simple title that aims briefly to explore the behavior, training, and proper care of indoor and outdoor cats, the photographs are the real selling feature. In fact, they are splendid: clear and crisp, vividly colored, and full of energy, they feature expressive cats and kittens in a variety of poses. Young cat owners and would-bes will fall in love with these adorable creatures. Only one quibble--the photos don't always tie into the text, but the captions are always informative. Young (and older) readers and browsers will be hard-pressed not to purr in admiration. The text, while straightforward enough and easy for young readers to understand, is sparse, sometimes inconsistent, and at times beset with non sequiturs. Some statements refer to outdoor cats rather than indoor ones, and vice versa, and the distinctions aren't always clear. Still, if small children don't know much about cats and kittens or are anticipating welcoming them into their families, this slim volume could serve as an adequate introduction to the subject. Not a must purchase, but try resisting that face on the cover. Contains an index of questions and page numbers on which to look for answers. (Nonfiction. 3-7) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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