The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook

The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook
Author: Joanne Rocklin
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613123167

In this warmhearted middle-grade novel, Oona and her brother, Fred, love their cat Zook (short for Zucchini), but Zook is sick. As they conspire to break him out of the vet’s office, convinced he can only get better at home with them, Oona tells Fred the story of Zook’s previous lives, ranging in style from fairy tale to grand epic to slice of life. Each of Zook’s lives has echoes in Oona’s own family life, which is going through a transition she’s not yet ready to face. Her father died two years ago, and her mother has started a relationship with a man named Dylan—whom Oona secretly calls “the villain.” The truth about Dylan, and about Zook’s medical condition, drives the drama in this loving family story. Praise for The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook STARRED REVIEW "Rocklin’s characters are fully developed: readers will be invested. Set in Oakland, readers are also treated to a refreshingly authentic child’s view of a diverse city. The only imperfection in this novel is that it ends." —Booklist, starred review “Oona’s character is a combination of Harriet the Spy in curiosity and Anastasia in spunk. Another emotionally satisfying outing from Rocklin; hanky recommended.” —Kirkus Reviews "Just as she did in One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street, Rocklin intertwines her characters so smartly that the many coincidences and serendipitous events feel organic to the story. The story’s ending—bittersweet, inevitable, and true—offers much-needed catharsis for the family and for anyone who has ever loved a pet." —The Horn Book "This heartwarming family tale is filled with resilient and thoughtful characters who are willing to learn from their mistakes. Readers who enjoy the novels of Jeanne Birdsall and Leslie Crunch will appreciate this charming story." —School Library Journal "There is a strong sense of place in this loving story with the ending sure to generate some tears. This would make a strong library lesson extension activity." —Library Media Connection Awards SCBWI’s Golden Kite Award for Fiction - 2012 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award

Me and My Cat?

Me and My Cat?
Author: Satoshi Kitamura
Publisher: Sunburst
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2005-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780374447960

A young boy spends an unusual day after awakening to find that he and his cat have switched bodies.

Me and My Cat?

Me and My Cat?
Author: Satoshi Kitamura
Publisher:
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2001-06-01
Genre: Cats
ISBN: 9780099423072

Late one night an old lady in a pointed hat comes in through the bedroom window. She brandishes her broom, whispers some witchy words and leaves. Nicholas is surprised, but not as surprised as he is when he wakes up to find himself in the body of his cat and soon realises that a cat's life isn't just about lazing around in the sunshine.

My Cat Book

My Cat Book
Author: Running Press
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2018-10-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780762491636

The purrfect cat baby book and journal for your favorite feline family member! You've just brought home the most adorable kitten or adopted a rescue cat who needs a loving home. What could be better than keeping a record of all the firsts, milestones, stories, and pictures of your feline friend? Now, with My Cat Book, you'll be able to write down and share all of the special memories you make with your adorable kitty as well as keep track of all the important dates and facts about your favorite pet. Like a baby book but for your feline friend, and complete with whimsical illustrations throughout, this is the gift for the young cat lover and new pet owner.

My Cat Yugoslavia

My Cat Yugoslavia
Author: Pajtim Statovci
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101871830

A love story set in two countries in two radically different moments in time, bringing together a young man, his mother, a boa constrictor, and one capricious cat. In 1980s Yugoslavia, a young Muslim girl is married off to a man she hardly knows, but what was meant to be a happy match goes quickly wrong. Soon thereafter her country is torn apart by war and she and her family flee. Years later, her son, Bekim, grows up a social outcast in present-day Finland, not just an immigrant in a country suspicious of foreigners, but a gay man in an unaccepting society. Aside from casual hookups, his only friend is a boa constrictor whom, improbably—he is terrified of snakes—he lets roam his apartment. Then, during a visit to a gay bar, Bekim meets a talking cat who moves in with him and his snake. It is this witty, charming, manipulative creature who starts Bekim on a journey back to Kosovo to confront his demons and make sense of the magical, cruel, incredible history of his family. And it is this that, in turn, enables him finally, to open himself to true love—which he will find in the most unexpected place

Have You Seen My Cat?

Have You Seen My Cat?
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2012-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442445750

Originally published: Natick, MA: Picture Book Studio, c1987.

Will You Please Feed Our Cat?

Will You Please Feed Our Cat?
Author: James Stevenson
Publisher: Greenwillow
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1987
Genre: Cartoons and comics.
ISBN: 9780688068479

When Mary Ann and Louie complain about the troubles they are having taking care of a neighbor's dog, Grandpa remembers the time he and his brothers took care of their neighbors' many pets and plants.

My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes

My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes
Author: Eve Sutton
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0141366265

Lots of cats all around the world do exciting things like fly aeroplanes or play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes. Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers.

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You
Author: The Oatmeal
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2012-10-09
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1449410499

Jesus Rollerblading Christ--another helping of TheOatmeal! Mrow, MOAR kitty comics. Mr. Oats delivers a sidesplitting serving of cat humor in his new book, How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You. If your cat is kneading you, that's not a sign of affection. Your cat is actually checking your internal organs for weakness. If your cat brings you a dead animal, this isn't a gift. It's a warning. How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You is a hilarious, brilliant offering of comics, facts, and instructional guides about crazy cat behaviors from the creative wonderland at TheOatmeal.com. How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You presents fan favorites, such as "Cat vs. Internet," "How to Pet a Kitty," and "The Bobcats," plus 17 brand-new, never-before-seen cat-themed comic strips. This Oatmeal collection is a must-have for cat-lovers from Mr. Oats!

Lost Cat

Lost Cat
Author: Caroline Paul
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Cats
ISBN: 1408835576

What do our pets do when they're not with us? Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton used GPS, cat cameras, psychics, and the web to track the adventures of their beloved cat Tibia.