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I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats
Cat lovers will laugh out loud at the quirkiness of their feline friends with these insightful and curious poems from the singular minds of housecats. In this hilarious book of tongue-in-cheek poetry, the author of the internationally syndicated comic strip Sally Forth helps cats unlock their creative potential and explain their odd behavior to ignorant humans. With titles...more
Hardcover, 112 pages
Published
August 15th 2012
by Chronicle Books
(first published January 1st 2012)
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This really makes you think...and wanna smoosh fuzzy faces!!! Yes, these cat-penned poems are structurally unsound (The iambic pentameter is a mess!), but oh how ADORABLE! You really have to be quite impressed with their mastery of the English language, and did they dictate these or can they type as well? Oh the SQUEEE of it all!!!
Though perhaps this collection poses more questions than answers, it is thoroughly enjoyable. I mean, to see into the inner thoughts of a feline and really feel their...more
Though perhaps this collection poses more questions than answers, it is thoroughly enjoyable. I mean, to see into the inner thoughts of a feline and really feel their...more
After some debate, I think my favorite thing about I Could Pee on This is the way it’s cat-sized.
Unlike heavy “people” books, which delicate felines might have trouble grasping in their paws, this poetry collection is petite and dainty.
Just like kitty.
Honestly I don’t know I would pay $12.95 U.S. for the pleasure of reading the inner musings of my cat’s mind, even cast down as it is in brilliant punctuation-free print, but it was still hysterically fun to look through.
The assembled cat poets w...more
Unlike heavy “people” books, which delicate felines might have trouble grasping in their paws, this poetry collection is petite and dainty.
Just like kitty.
Honestly I don’t know I would pay $12.95 U.S. for the pleasure of reading the inner musings of my cat’s mind, even cast down as it is in brilliant punctuation-free print, but it was still hysterically fun to look through.
The assembled cat poets w...more
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another stupid book i feel i need to own! i saw this one at BEA, but they didn't have any free copies because they knew i would buy it eventually - they knew! so i glumly accepted my promotional postcard, and waited for it to come out, and here we are.
i am glum no longer!! it is cats!! writing poems!! real cats!! with pictures of cats!! this calls to me like candy!! i exclaim!!
some of the cats are better at writing poems than others, to be sure, and they are written in a variety of forms, showi...more
i am glum no longer!! it is cats!! writing poems!! real cats!! with pictures of cats!! this calls to me like candy!! i exclaim!!
some of the cats are better at writing poems than others, to be sure, and they are written in a variety of forms, showi...more
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I read this book to my three cats and a guest cat. Here are their (mostly) unsolicited comments.
"T. S Eliot, eat yer heart out." - Maslow the Wonder Cat
"A book of great social relevance...because I peed on it." - Ashley
"The book needs more poems and less fur" - Mojo Jojo the Sphinx
"Screw the book. Where's dinner?" - Fanci
This is a very funny book with poems by very talented cats, who actually know how to spell. Each poem catches a particular feline nuance that will be instantly recognizable to t...more
"T. S Eliot, eat yer heart out." - Maslow the Wonder Cat
"A book of great social relevance...because I peed on it." - Ashley
"The book needs more poems and less fur" - Mojo Jojo the Sphinx
"Screw the book. Where's dinner?" - Fanci
This is a very funny book with poems by very talented cats, who actually know how to spell. Each poem catches a particular feline nuance that will be instantly recognizable to t...more
Oct 29, 2012
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This little book of poetry delighted me. I mean, it's written by cats! How awesome is that? We are treated to such gems as 'I Lick Your Nose,' 'Some of My Best Friends Are Dogs' and 'That Top Shelf'. It's way too cute! And it has pictures as well! Even though this book was priced just as high as the full-length novels I usually buy, I just couldn't help myself.
True, after a while the poems got a bit formulaic. They started out all cute, thoughtfu...more
This little book of poetry delighted me. I mean, it's written by cats! How awesome is that? We are treated to such gems as 'I Lick Your Nose,' 'Some of My Best Friends Are Dogs' and 'That Top Shelf'. It's way too cute! And it has pictures as well! Even though this book was priced just as high as the full-length novels I usually buy, I just couldn't help myself.
True, after a while the poems got a bit formulaic. They started out all cute, thoughtfu...more
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I Could Pee on This is a poetry book where every poem is written from a cat's point of view. This was a fresh look at poetry and was done different than most poetry books i have read. I am not a fan of poetry at all, but i do loves cats. So i figured that this book would help me enjoy poetry more. The poems are witty and hilarious. They are simple in speech but show the complexity of the mind of the cat.
I really think this book would be great for young adults who are getting int...more
I Could Pee on This is a poetry book where every poem is written from a cat's point of view. This was a fresh look at poetry and was done different than most poetry books i have read. I am not a fan of poetry at all, but i do loves cats. So i figured that this book would help me enjoy poetry more. The poems are witty and hilarious. They are simple in speech but show the complexity of the mind of the cat.
I really think this book would be great for young adults who are getting int...more
Cute cat poems, from the guy who does "Sally Forth."
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here are cat lovers and there are dogs lovers and then there are people like me who house a ridiculous number and wide variety of animals. My feline companion, Magic Man the Female Kitten is my first experience with the species.
I found her when I stopped by a garden center that had a ‘free kittens’ sign that I noticed (and drove by before turning around and circling back) as I drove my son and his friends home from a football game in the northern part of our state. (read far, far from home)
There...more
I found her when I stopped by a garden center that had a ‘free kittens’ sign that I noticed (and drove by before turning around and circling back) as I drove my son and his friends home from a football game in the northern part of our state. (read far, far from home)
There...more
All right. This is a cute little gift book. About cats writing poetry. What exactly was I expecting?
Well, a bit more actually. I have in my collection a rather amazing book called "Why Cats Paint". It describes "cat artists", gives some lovely photographs of the felines in action, and the text reads quite seriously like it is from an art history tome. Really. There is discussion of biography, style, working habits and "Muffin's paintings acquired the claustrophobic dark slashes that mark all his...more
Well, a bit more actually. I have in my collection a rather amazing book called "Why Cats Paint". It describes "cat artists", gives some lovely photographs of the felines in action, and the text reads quite seriously like it is from an art history tome. Really. There is discussion of biography, style, working habits and "Muffin's paintings acquired the claustrophobic dark slashes that mark all his...more
No need to introduce this. It's exactly what it says it is: a book of poems "written" by cats. Divided into four simple chapters (Family, Work, Play, Existence), this adorable work also has gorgeous pictures of cats big and small throughout. Having officially been owned by a cat for just about a year now (and unofficially for a few more than that), I think this little book is just super-cute and captures the feline spirit of love and destruction quite well.
My favorite poem is probably "Closed Do...more
My favorite poem is probably "Closed Do...more
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I originally picked up the book I Could Pee On This, and other poems by cats simply because of the name. A book of poems penned (or rather pawed) by cats- what's not to love? At times devious, a dash evil but ultimately sweet and hilarious Marciuliano deftly uses poetry to explain often inexpiable feline behavior. These charming verses (and adorable kitty pictures in a cat sized book) will melt even the most jaded of hearts. One of my favorites was Forever
I could lie by your side for the rest of...more
I could lie by your side for the rest of...more
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Je suis quelques webcomics qui font des chats des narrateurs, mais c'était la première fois que je lisais des poèmes rédigés d'une patte féline. Le titre I could pee on this reflète assez bien l'ensemble du recueil. En fait, j'y vois une sorte de « parodie » des poèmes très simples et irrévérencieux en les adaptant à la réalité humain/chat. J'ai préféré les textes ou ce dosage était parfait. Certains textes sont prévisible, moins poétiques et tombent un peu à plats (d'où mes trois étoiles - mais...more
Why are you reading this review? You should not waste another moment on this or any other thing, but pick up a copy of I Could Pee on This and start reading it aloud to anyone and everyone, including those creatures with “wittle” furry faces. This book of poems illustrates with charming insights and humor the essence that is “Cat.” You will learn that you are not the only one whose cat deposited a dead mouse on your bed. (The one my cat brought me was most alive and uninjured, so consider yourse...more
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Cats live by their own set of rules and just when you think you may have slightly grasped what makes your kitty tick, everything will change. That ought to be one of the universal laws. Anyone who has shared a home with a feline for even the briefest of times will agree.
We share our home with multiple cats and I never tire of witnessing their little personality quirks. Here are a couple of examples from our own household:
Sugar is a 3 year old kitty who is challenged somewhat. She is deaf and al...more
We share our home with multiple cats and I never tire of witnessing their little personality quirks. Here are a couple of examples from our own household:
Sugar is a 3 year old kitty who is challenged somewhat. She is deaf and al...more
Let me just preface this review by saying that I’m not really a cat person. I like dogs.
BUT, I can still appreciate a good cat book — especially one with great cat pictures. This book, a book full of just over 100 pages of poems by cats, had some very cute cat pictures. The lighting was perfect, the poses were adorable, and they made me want to just reach inside the book to smush their smushy little faces.
But I digress. I am NOT a cat person.
There’s still something to be appreciated with a book...more
BUT, I can still appreciate a good cat book — especially one with great cat pictures. This book, a book full of just over 100 pages of poems by cats, had some very cute cat pictures. The lighting was perfect, the poses were adorable, and they made me want to just reach inside the book to smush their smushy little faces.
But I digress. I am NOT a cat person.
There’s still something to be appreciated with a book...more
You can probably tell this already from the title, but this book was both adorable and hilarious. Although these were definitely not your typical poems, they were still quite well written. The cadence imposed by the line breaks and the placement of the words on the page were used very effectively to guide you through each poem to the punch line. Each poem briefly takes you into the mind of a cat for one typical cat moment. Did moving confuse your cat? Well, now there’s a poem to help you underst...more
For National Poetry Month, I decided to add to my poetry collection. I bought E.E. Cummings Complete Poems 1904-1962. I also bought an anthology of Somali poetry and Rock and Roll poetry, Sweet Nothings, featuring writers like Joyce Carol Oates. In addition, I couldn't resist adding to my collection this little gem. The title and cover alone were worth it. I'm not even a cat person. I'm allergic to cats, so I have dogs. But, I do enjoy the mystery of cats, the curiosity of cats, and the wonder i...more
My Aunt's cat is evil. It will sit in her lounge, look at her, and pee all over her furniture. And she still thinks it's absolutely adorable. We saw this book just before Christmas on one of our Waterstone's sprees, and just couldn't resist buying it for her. I flicked through one of the display copies and laughed out loud at several of the poems, and then took a few sneak peeks at the ones I'd missed whilst I was wrapping it up. I'm so glad we bought it for her - the poems are hilarious, and th...more
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Um, I could totally pee on this....bad pun. Severely disappointed in this. Not only are the odes not very funny but the pics are lacking as well. Super cute kitty on pg 41, Catbook imagery. I leave you with 2 of the good ones, they're a rarity, unfortunately:
Did You Know?
Did you see?
Did you count?
How many times
I had to smack that moth
On your forehead
With my paw?
It was like a thousand
He's dead now, though
Definitely dead
One more smack
You're welcome
I Run
I run across the room
I race across the floor
i...more
Did You Know?
Did you see?
Did you count?
How many times
I had to smack that moth
On your forehead
With my paw?
It was like a thousand
He's dead now, though
Definitely dead
One more smack
You're welcome
I Run
I run across the room
I race across the floor
i...more
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I Could Pee on This: and Other Poems by Cats is a collection of poems for cat enthusiasts! Written from a cat’s perspective, these short, quirky poems will have you laughing at the lives of cats and cat owners. Lots of color photos of cats throughout. - JM
Click here to place I Could Pee on This on hold!
Can't get enough cat poetry? Try Curious Cats: in Art and Poetry which pairs art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art with cat poetry.
Click here to place I Could Pee on This on hold!
Can't get enough cat poetry? Try Curious Cats: in Art and Poetry which pairs art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art with cat poetry.
Okay, spied this via a Goodreads feed… and being the "crazy cat lady" of the house, had to read it. (Nevermind that I am the only female human in the house…)
Borrowed a digital edition from the library, which doesn't have the photos (I am gathering they are all of cats in cute or odd positions/activities, stock photos at that) and am actually glad not to see them. The poems stand much better on their own, I think—you can fill in your own cat's face as you read these.
So yes, Francesco Marciuliano...more
Borrowed a digital edition from the library, which doesn't have the photos (I am gathering they are all of cats in cute or odd positions/activities, stock photos at that) and am actually glad not to see them. The poems stand much better on their own, I think—you can fill in your own cat's face as you read these.
So yes, Francesco Marciuliano...more
Review written by Hester's cat Molly:
WHAT ARE YOU READING? WHY AREN'T YOU STARING AT ME? Maybe if I get between you and that book you'll look at me instead. Why are you laughing. I didn't do anything funny? Go clean my litter box or I'll poop next to it again. Oops I already did. I guess I'll just go over here and lick myself. I'll try to get between you and the book again. I want attention, I want attention, I want attention. Did I scratch you? Well, good, you deserved it.
Oh you're done? YAY! S...more
WHAT ARE YOU READING? WHY AREN'T YOU STARING AT ME? Maybe if I get between you and that book you'll look at me instead. Why are you laughing. I didn't do anything funny? Go clean my litter box or I'll poop next to it again. Oops I already did. I guess I'll just go over here and lick myself. I'll try to get between you and the book again. I want attention, I want attention, I want attention. Did I scratch you? Well, good, you deserved it.
Oh you're done? YAY! S...more
Awesome. Now I know what cats are thinking...in poetic form :)
Possibly the best Christmas gift I have ever received - an instant family classic. We all gathered around this book, flipping through the pages and reading quirky little poems written by cats. At first glance that concept seems tortuously sad and pathetic, but the execution was brilliant. The "cats" who wrote these poems are incredibly honest about their thoughts, how they view the world and their owners, and what they'd like to pee on, which is what makes this book so funny. A quick and easy re...more
Holy Cow This Book Is Hilarious!!!!!
I LOVE this book! In fact I think everyone should own a copy of it so that when they need a good laugh, one would only be a page away!
I picked this book up tonight and read through them all, now I am making my husband read it. I am not one that will literally laugh out loud, even if it is hilarious, I could not stop laughing! Near the end of the book, my husband turned to me and asked if I was ok! Now he is the one sitting next to me, laughing.
Love the cat's...more
I LOVE this book! In fact I think everyone should own a copy of it so that when they need a good laugh, one would only be a page away!
I picked this book up tonight and read through them all, now I am making my husband read it. I am not one that will literally laugh out loud, even if it is hilarious, I could not stop laughing! Near the end of the book, my husband turned to me and asked if I was ok! Now he is the one sitting next to me, laughing.
Love the cat's...more
I am not a huge fan of poetry, but this was hilarious. I saw my cat in so many of the poems it wasn't even funny. To boot, the pictures were adorable. This would be a wonderful gift for any cat enthusiast because they would get the quirky behaviors depicted in the poems that are specific to cats. Simply loved it!
One thing that I didn't realize because I got this book from my library. Another reviewer stated that this book is $12.95. THERE IS NO WAY I WOULD PAY THIS AMOUNT FOR THIS BOOK. It was c...more
One thing that I didn't realize because I got this book from my library. Another reviewer stated that this book is $12.95. THERE IS NO WAY I WOULD PAY THIS AMOUNT FOR THIS BOOK. It was c...more
Yes, my first read of 2013 was this book of cat poems. It was cute, but I was expecting it - foolishly, I know - to be less cute. The titular poem "I Could Pee on This" is also the best poem in the collection. I thought that the rest of the collection would continue the passive-aggressive tone (She's making up for it / by putting me on her lap / I could pee on this / I could pee on this), but it doesn't. Something to share with people who can spend hours watching dumb cat videos on youtube. I'm...more
I don't read poetry, but I could not stop myself from reading this book. Some of the poems are simply gorgeous, some are just 'meah'.My favorite:
"SEPARATION
You can have the CDs
I will take the string
You can have the TV,
I will take this fuzzy thing
You can have the kitchen set,
I will take this crumpled foil
You can have the car,
I will keep this rug I soil
You can have the beach house,
I will take this tissue box
You can have everything,
Ooo I want these dirty socks
You can go to hell, I will see to tha...more
"SEPARATION
You can have the CDs
I will take the string
You can have the TV,
I will take this fuzzy thing
You can have the kitchen set,
I will take this crumpled foil
You can have the car,
I will keep this rug I soil
You can have the beach house,
I will take this tissue box
You can have everything,
Ooo I want these dirty socks
You can go to hell, I will see to tha...more
A funny little book of poems that any cat owner can appreciate. It certainly produced many LOLs from me. Here are my two favorite poems:
I LICK YOUR NOSE
I lick your nose
I lick your nose again
I drag my claws down your eyelids
Oh, you're up? Feed me
WHO IS THAT ON YOUR LAP?
There's another cat in the house
A cat I've never seen
A much younger cat
You seem to know her name
You accidentally called me by her name
Right in front of the lamp
And my friend the throw pillow
I've never been so humiliated
I may never...more
I LICK YOUR NOSE
I lick your nose
I lick your nose again
I drag my claws down your eyelids
Oh, you're up? Feed me
WHO IS THAT ON YOUR LAP?
There's another cat in the house
A cat I've never seen
A much younger cat
You seem to know her name
You accidentally called me by her name
Right in front of the lamp
And my friend the throw pillow
I've never been so humiliated
I may never...more
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“On the edge of a laughing teacup
Did Kubla Kat decree
The the corn fritter festooned with medals
Shall make the brownies free
And so the walls turned to water
To let our sorrows drown
As the chairs burned themselves for warmth
So they need not face the clown
Then the spoons burst into song
And all the forks they understood
As I stared at my talking claws
Becasue this catnip is just that good”
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Did Kubla Kat decree
The the corn fritter festooned with medals
Shall make the brownies free
And so the walls turned to water
To let our sorrows drown
As the chairs burned themselves for warmth
So they need not face the clown
Then the spoons burst into song
And all the forks they understood
As I stared at my talking claws
Becasue this catnip is just that good”
“Sometimes when I lie on your warm chest
And hear your every happy sigh
I gaze into your two kind eyes
And wonder, 'Who is that?”
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And hear your every happy sigh
I gaze into your two kind eyes
And wonder, 'Who is that?”
Feb 08, 2013 02:18pm
Worst case, I'll give it to my sister for her birthday. After, of course, the ca...more
Feb 08, 2013 02:37pm