The Little Tabby Cat Book

by David Taylor

Book Overview

Part of a series giving anecdotes and information about the cat in art, history, folklore and legend. Each book gives hints on how to choose a cat and caring for feline needs. Also included is a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671709852
• ISBN13: 9780671709853
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 61 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

History, Folklore, Behavior, Breeding & Care of Tabby Cats

"The Little Tabby Cat Book" is a great little (and I do mean little, as in total pages and dimensions) coffee table book, or, as I like to call them: "bathroom books." Almost all of its 61 pages are filled with color photos and drawings of tabbies. There are bits of facts and history, but it doesn't really go into depth. Sure, you'll probably learn a few things (I did, anyway), but don't expect a complete how-to guide here.The book is organized into four parts, as explained below:"Creative Cats" -- This six-page section spotlights famous tabby cats, whether in folklore (Puss in Boots) or aviation history ("Jazz, the only animal aboard the first airship to fly the Atlantic") or even film (Stephen King's "Cat?s Eye")."Gallery of Cats" -- The longest chapter in here (at approximately 18 pages), "Gallery of Cats" is just that--a photo gallery of cats. All types are shown here--Chocolate Tabby Angora, Exotic Shorthair, Maine Coon, Chocolate Lynx-point, Blue Classic Tabby Persian, and Non-Pedigree (the typical household tabby)--and each breed is given a double-page spread, pointing out each one's origins, "cateristics"/quirks, you name it. While I really enjoyed this section, I didn't quite understand why other breeds were added, since this is a book on tabbies. Still, a great visually-beautiful chapter."Me and My Cat" -- This is a really fun part of the book. Here you're given a two-page "Purr-sonal History" for your cat where you can document his/her features, favorite things, and "firsts," as in the first time s/he opened his/her eyes, gave you a "mouse-gift," etc. While a cutesy idea for doting owners, there really isn't enough room to go into detail, and it's only just for one cat. Also in this section, cat-naming tips are given, along with 13 possible names and their meanings. But my favorite part would have to be the cat horoscopes."Practical Cat" -- This is where all the facts are given, starting with what to look for when choosing a kitten (nothing on adult cats, though, but the same rules apply), understanding "cat chat," creating cuisine treats (which I found absolutely revolting, being a vegan, but there are snack options like cantaloupe and other veggies/fruits, which some of my cats prefer over meat), grooming and health, and a final A-Z care guide. A lot of this stuff is just common sense (like cat-proofing your house as you would if you had a child there), but for some readers, it may be something new.It goes without saying that "The Little Tabby Cat Book" is ideal for cat lovers, but it's especially perfect for tabby lovers. Worth buying if you are such a person.