Once again we’ve ended up writing such a long blog post, that it became an article in its own right!
We have reviewed SIX of the best books about cat behaviour, and put the article HERE. We’d love to hear from anyone who found these books interesting or useful, and definitely let us know if you think we have missed a good book out!
We’re not going to pretend to be good at crafty things here at Cat Information, BUT…these are very sweet felt cats really are pretty easy! There’s a good book of more ways to make cute little felt animals, too.
There have been many instances where autistic children have responded in a positive way to animals, and a little while ago we reviewed 3 books about autism and cats. We recently discovered another book about the amazing effect of cat-ownership on a young boy called Fraser Booth. Billy, a stray cat from the charity Cats Protection (UK), transformed Fraser and his family’s life, and this book is the story of how it happened.
In a bid to get a bit intellectual, we’ve found 3 of the best books that combine our favourite subject (cats of course!) with the fascinating subject of autism and Asperger Syndrome.
“The Cat Who Came Back for Christmas” by Julia Romp
A heart-warming and immersive story that gives a glimpse into the lives of a mother and child growing up with autism. George develops a close bond with his lovely rescue cat, Ben, and his mother witnesses a touching opening-up of George’s world. The book is a page-turner and can be read at any time of year, but have a tissue to hand! A beautiful story for any cat-lover or anyone who wants to understand about Autism.
“Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behaviour” by Temple Grandin
This somewhat controversial book is co-written by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson. Temple Grandin is well known for her work with animals, and is autistic herself. She is an associate professor at Colorado State University and is world-reknowned for her work in designing humane slaughter systems. The book does a good job of making science and animal behaviour accessible, but has had some equivocal reviews due to inaccuracies in some areas. Certainly it makes for an interesting read, but it should not be used as an easy-reference to explain all animal behaviours, and is somewhat lacking when it comes to discussing companion animal behaviours. Anyone squeamish about abbattoirs should not read this book, but anyone wanting to learn more about animal behaviour and the autistic spectrum will find it fascinating.
An extremely well reviewed book from TheOatmeal.com, including favourite jokes such as ‘How to Pet a Kitty’ and new material. Obviously not a serious book about cats, and not for children, but an excellent present for any cat-lover!
Rob Laidlaw has spent his life working with animals and wildlife protection, and has written a number of books on animal issues, aimed at children. A perfect balance between the sometimes tough ‘real-life’ aspects of animals’ lives, and the enjoyable and positive aspects of their lives, whether they be owned, rescued or feral. ‘Cat Champions: Caring for Our Feline Friends’ promises to be as awesome as his previous books – pre-order now to avoid disappointment or delay, this book comes out in March 2014.
Following our post about John Bradshaw’s new book, ‘Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet’, here is an interesting interview with the author, in which he explains why cats behave differently towards us compared to dogs, and why it’s such an honour to have a cat rub against your legs. Of course we all knew that already!
‘Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet’, by John Bradshaw (to give it the full name), has been widely and, for the most part, well reviewed. It is refreshing to read a book that looks at the ‘why’ aspect of cat ownership – why cats do particular behaviours, and show particular traits. It is written by a British author, and so assumes the subject is a free-roaming cat with outdoor access, and the book does discuss aspects of cat breeding, while not directing advocating it. You are not necessarily going to understand an individual cat’s behavioural problems by reading this book (those by Vicky Halls are better for this), but you will be better able to understand your cat in general, and what makes it the cat it is. A must-read for any cat lover!
We will all have different opinions on who is the BEST cat we remember from our childhood, but somebody has had to sit down and write a Top 10 List –
1 – Mog
2 – Gobbolino
3 – Atticus Claw
4 – Tabby McTat
6 – the Cheshire Cat
7 – Mrs Norris
8 – Six Dinner Sid
9 – Slinky Malinky
10 – Macavity
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