The cat selector How to choose the right cat for you

Alderton (You and Your Cockapoo) divides this slender, oversized reference into 16 thematically organized minichapters, detailing cat colors, patterns, and breeds. A representative breed image accompanies each entry and is annotated to indicate distinctive characteristics. The final chapter poses questions and presents a scoring system that facilitates informed decisions about the type of cat appropriate for specific criteria. Prefacing the brief further-reading list is a useful glossary that makes cat-specific markings, colors, and genetic terms readily understandable. With its annotated and open layout, this family-friendly guide will satisfy parents' desire for factual detail while also appealing to children's interest in visuals. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.