Cat's Christmas

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Summary: Fun gift
Review: Bought for a relative Christmas 2000. Cleverly done little picture book much appreciated!

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Summary: And a Happy Meow Year
Review: Every once in a while a reviewer has to do something silly to keep from taking themselves too seriously. We get in the habit of waxing eloquent over the latest serial killer novel or thinking deep thought about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and we forget that folks like fun too.

So that explains why this reviewer is about to tell you about an out of print stocking stuffer entitled "Cat's Christmas." I received it as an early Xmas/Hanukkah present from a dear friend. Or rather, my cats did. For some reason they actually like the book and are hanging around now waiting for an opportunity to do their own version of reviewing.

I can tell you right now the book is unbearably saccharine, Starting right out with two sealpoint Siamese kissing under the mistletoe. From there, undaunted, it runs the gamut of silly cat jokes, menus, and sight gags. If your cat is one of the more philosophical kinds then he or she may find this booklet beneath them. I believe my female is making that comment when she sits on the volume.

But my male, the more softhearted of the two, is every bit as softhearted and sweet-tempered as are the cats in the book, so he is right here, helping me type this review. Hopefully we will all take the time this holiday to give little silly things as well as the big expensive toys. And not just to out cats.

Rating:
Summary: And a Happy Meow Year
Review: Every once in a while a reviewer has to do something silly to keep from taking themselves too seriously. We get in the habit of waxing eloquent over the latest serial killer novel or thinking deep thought about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and we forget that folks like fun too.

So that explains why this reviewer is about to tell you about an out of print stocking stuffer entitled "Cat's Christmas." I received it as an early Xmas/Hanukkah present from a dear friend. Or rather, my cats did. For some reason they actually like the book and are hanging around now waiting for an opportunity to do their own version of reviewing.

I can tell you right now the book is unbearably saccharine, Starting right out with two sealpoint Siamese kissing under the mistletoe. From there, undaunted, it runs the gamut of silly cat jokes, menus, and sight gags. If your cat is one of the more philosophical kinds then he or she may find this booklet beneath them. I believe my female is making that comment when she sits on the volume.

But my male, the more softhearted of the two, is every bit as softhearted and sweet-tempered as are the cats in the book, so he is right here, helping me type this review. Hopefully we will all take the time this holiday to give little silly things as well as the big expensive toys. And not just to out cats.

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Summary: Hilarious
Review: The pictures of the cats in this book were so cute. Any person owned by a cat will know that when the Christmas season arrives, cats seem to have this ability to leave a path of destruction wherever they go. The pictures in this book are really funny, especially to us cat people. On each page, there are a few words to describe the picture but the image says it all. Some of the best ones are a nicely wrapped mouse trap with cheese left right infront of a mouse hole. The 'forbidden fruits'.. all of your glass christmas baubles, reduced to tangled shreds. The Powder Room is my favorite. A cat stands beside a festive litter box. The pictures are so clever. Whether they're shredding your nicely wrapped gifts or attempting to reach the top of your tree, it's still funny. This is a book I'd recommend to anyone who has a cat. It's a really fast read but I'd keep it out on the table at Christmas for others to read.

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Summary: Hilarious
Review: The pictures of the cats in this book were so cute. Any person owned by a cat will know that when the Christmas season arrives, cats seem to have this ability to leave a path of destruction wherever they go. The pictures in this book are really funny, especially to us cat people. On each page, there are a few words to describe the picture but the image says it all. Some of the best ones are a nicely wrapped mouse trap with cheese left right infront of a mouse hole. The 'forbidden fruits'.. all of your glass christmas baubles, reduced to tangled shreds. The Powder Room is my favorite. A cat stands beside a festive litter box. The pictures are so clever. Whether they're shredding your nicely wrapped gifts or attempting to reach the top of your tree, it's still funny. This is a book I'd recommend to anyone who has a cat. It's a really fast read but I'd keep it out on the table at Christmas for others to read.

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Summary: Does your cat feel left out at Christmas?
Review: Well, right on page 18, there are complete instructions for how to "spruce" up the litter box with snowy white litter peaks and fake fir trees.

Bruce Fogle is the author of The Encyclopedia of the Cat and realizes Christmas brings on a certain neglect of ones feline friends as we rush about buying gifts. So, to rectify this oversight, he and Malcolm Hillier created a sumptuous book reflecting the art of indulgence.

If you are looking for a hilarious stocking stuffer, look no further. For cat lovers, they will be amused to read:

Diary of Destruction: December 24

9:30 Taunted the dog from the safety of the garden fence 10:20 Created a crafty diversion and helped myself to the turkey from the kitchen table next door.....

and so on goes the frivolity....until pg. 29, where the cats sing "Peace on earth, goodwill to all dogs...for now."

Then don't miss out on New Year's Resolutions. "Pay attention to my owner at all times, not just before a meal." And then read up to 10 and see that they will NEVER happen.

A real sense of humor and cat paws clapping everywhere as their happy owners read them this feline Christmas fantasy. I love the "Cat-Tail Party" where you will find recipes for devilishly delectable paw dips, including "Salmon Supreme, Catnip Dip, Liver Mousse."

The book ends with an angelic looking cat with some nice fangs! All the still life photography is by Stephen Hayward and the cat photography is by Jane Burton, Dave King, and Marc Henrie.

Only Jingle Cats could complete the experience.