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The Cat in the Window: And Other Stories of the Cats We Love
People love their pets--cats more so than any other (or so the cats would like to think). And if there is anything cat-lovers enjoy almost as much as stroking their beloved feline friends, it's reading about cats. In the tradition and style of her previous smash hits, Callie Smith Grant brings readers a brand-new collection of uplifting stories about the amazing creatures that warm our hearts--and our laps! With stories from Melody Carlson, Jill Eileen Smith, Robert Benson, Kathi Lipp, and many others, The Cat in the Window offers the perfect excuse to curl up on the couch with a furry friend.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2013
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Callie Smith Grant
24 books94 followersCallie Smith Grant is the editor of A Prince among Dogs and A Dickens of a Cat. She is also the author of several nonfiction books for young readers and adults as well as many animal-themed stories and poems which can be seen in Guideposts anthologies and in magazines such as Small Farmers Journal.
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March 18, 2019
The Cat in the Window was such a cute read. I loved reading the cat stories of some of the authors whose books I've read -- it was fun! There were a few stories that really made me smile...one in particular was when the cat stayed by the person when she was sick, but once she got better the cat went back to its normal sleeping area. So sweet!!
May 9, 2024
I always love me some heartwarming kitty stories🤗. I guess I'm just a cat girl😽👧
February 16, 2014
This is a sweet collection of true stories written by various authors giving us a peek into their lives with their cats. It’s an uplifting book and gives you an inside look at cat behavior and how they react to their environment and different situations.
It touches on a wide variety of aspects from inside/outside cats, giving a cat a bath, a non-cat person quickly becoming a cat person, adoptions and rescues, and a wide variety of other topics are in this book. Some stories make you laugh, some make you smile and others just make you cry.
My favorite was probably about Buster, a Persian cat, whose story was told from his point-of-view. It gave us an inside look at how this fur baby faced adversity and came through with flying colors. It is called “Buster’s Heaven on Earth” by Cathy E. Watkins, but honestly, all the stories in this book are beautifully written and a joy to read.
I’m both a cat and animal lover, but I think this book will touch everyone’s heart. It's a heartwarming, "feel good" book.
FTC Disclosure: NetGalley provided me with a copy of this book to review. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
It touches on a wide variety of aspects from inside/outside cats, giving a cat a bath, a non-cat person quickly becoming a cat person, adoptions and rescues, and a wide variety of other topics are in this book. Some stories make you laugh, some make you smile and others just make you cry.
My favorite was probably about Buster, a Persian cat, whose story was told from his point-of-view. It gave us an inside look at how this fur baby faced adversity and came through with flying colors. It is called “Buster’s Heaven on Earth” by Cathy E. Watkins, but honestly, all the stories in this book are beautifully written and a joy to read.
I’m both a cat and animal lover, but I think this book will touch everyone’s heart. It's a heartwarming, "feel good" book.
FTC Disclosure: NetGalley provided me with a copy of this book to review. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
March 5, 2022
This was a lovely book about cat short stories. Great for cat lovers.
November 12, 2016
Lovely stories!
January 2, 2018
I'm a cat person, so it's easy to please me with stories about cats. This is a book of short stories about cats, written by different cat-owned people. I took my time reading this book, saving it for bad days when I needed cheering up. Cats are remarkable to me, and each author who wrote about their cat in this book would agree with me, I think. Particularly about their cat (or cats). So if you love cats, then I'm pretty sure you would love this book, too. Each story will brighten your day.
January 24, 2018
This is an enjoyable book containing multiple stories each about a different cat or cats and each by a different author. It would be an excellent book to-take-along for the person waiting for an appointment or someone or as an In-between read when needing a break during a lengthy novel. The five or 6 page length of each story allows for quick pleasure reading but long enough to get caught up in the adventure of each cat who owns a human!
September 18, 2018
Loved this quick book, sorry, I know, I'm a cat lover. Deal with it. Some lovely, short stories about cats and their owners, many very sweet with plenty of cat personality. A nice, quick read, and great for people who like cats.
September 22, 2022
This is a book containing short stories, each one featuring a unique cat and the life they lived. Most are pretty good but there are a couple sadder ones. If you are an animal person I definitely recommend this book.
June 30, 2018
Some of the stories made me laugh out loud -- one could picture the cat and its antics. Other stories weren't worth printing. If not for gems, I would have given this book only 2 stars.
July 11, 2018
The Cat in the Window is a nice heart warming collection of cat stories. I liked the book.
May 11, 2020
Very good book. Neat to read about people came about their cats.
July 19, 2020
Fun read!! Enjoyed all the stories
September 25, 2020
I have read lots of cats and dog books like this. Short stories about the heart warming antics of furry felines
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January 19, 2021
This was such a touching read.
February 28, 2021
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June 16, 2021Each story was unique and touched my heart. A lot of tears fell reading this book.
October 28, 2021
Cute cat stories. A little too god-centered for my usual tastes, but some nice cats.
September 11, 2022
Great book to read if you’re looking for cat stories! Nice easy relaxing read. Only gave it 4 stars because the stories were good, but they weren’t incredible.
February 8, 2024
Well written collection of true stories about cats.
June 1, 2018
I don’t have a cat but this book makes me want one. Warm and loving stories.
November 5, 2013
Callie Smith Grant in her new book, “The Cat In The Window” published by Revell gives us And Other Stories of the Cats We Love.
From the back cover: A playful bat of a string. A bored yawn. A tender purr at the touch of your hand.
Cats are one of God’s most enigmatic creatures. They’re as crafty as they are cuddly, as rambunctious as they are reserved. We never quite know just what our cats are thinking–but it’s perfectly obvious that they always are.
The Cat in the Window is a delightful collection of true stories that celebrate the cats in our lives. Inside you’ll meet an orange tiger-striped cat who softened the hard edges of life for a young family, a skinny black-and-white stray who braved a blizzard to find a home, a fat cat who saved his owner’s life one night, cats who offered comfort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and many more. These warm stories will touch your heart and renew your spirit.
So curl up on the couch with the special cat in your life . . . and enjoy!
No doubt about it cats make an impact in the lives of those who open their hearts and homes to them. Cats are territorial. Once they figure out the size of your home they claim it as theirs and let you continue to live there. In exchange they give you their love and playtime. This is a book about cats, written by owners of cats and how those cats changed their lives. Some are heart-warming, others are funny, all of them show how these pets can change our lives. If you ever owned a cat then you will be able to relate. If you never owned a cat you will enjoy these stories anyway.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
From the back cover: A playful bat of a string. A bored yawn. A tender purr at the touch of your hand.
Cats are one of God’s most enigmatic creatures. They’re as crafty as they are cuddly, as rambunctious as they are reserved. We never quite know just what our cats are thinking–but it’s perfectly obvious that they always are.
The Cat in the Window is a delightful collection of true stories that celebrate the cats in our lives. Inside you’ll meet an orange tiger-striped cat who softened the hard edges of life for a young family, a skinny black-and-white stray who braved a blizzard to find a home, a fat cat who saved his owner’s life one night, cats who offered comfort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and many more. These warm stories will touch your heart and renew your spirit.
So curl up on the couch with the special cat in your life . . . and enjoy!
No doubt about it cats make an impact in the lives of those who open their hearts and homes to them. Cats are territorial. Once they figure out the size of your home they claim it as theirs and let you continue to live there. In exchange they give you their love and playtime. This is a book about cats, written by owners of cats and how those cats changed their lives. Some are heart-warming, others are funny, all of them show how these pets can change our lives. If you ever owned a cat then you will be able to relate. If you never owned a cat you will enjoy these stories anyway.
You can find “The Cat In The Window” at a discount at http://www.deepershopping.com/item/gr...
If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and professionals please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where they are available On Demand.
To listen to 24 hours non-stop, commercial free Christian music please visit our internet radio station www.kingdomairwaves.org
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
October 17, 2013
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My Thoughts
When I saw The Cat in the Window on netgalley I knew I had to request it, having a cat of my own drew me to this book. The Cat in the Window is a collection of short stories about cats and what they get up to.
Callie Smith Grant's story is about Percy, a cat gets re-homed, and although in description he is nothing like my cat, his personality reminds me so much of my own. They both hide when people visit unless they know the visitor and are very wary of strangers. The story itself is sad, but is does come with a happy ending for Percy and his new owner slave.
Other stories in The Cat in the Window are about a cat finding a home miles from a gas station, another making the rounds in the neighbourhood stopping at various houses along its route (which sounds like my old cat), even some on how a person has saved a cat from being a stray, or adopted a cat from a family member who was moving away.
The Cat in the Window was a quick read for me, but I enjoyed every story. Reading about how people saved rescue cats, or stray cats, or even how much they loved their own cat made The Cat in the Window a heart-warming and emotional read and while I read through it quickly, some of the stories still stick with me now, days after reading the book.
September 19, 2013
The Cat in the Window is a collection of cat stories by many different authors which includes: Melody Carlson, Jill Eileen Smith, and Kathi Lipp just to name a few.
Almost all of the stories were great, each in their own way, but I'm sorry to say that a couple were kind of boring. However that's the great thing about having so many different stories in one book, something sure to spark your interest if you love animal stories.
I love the cover and think it's a perfect fit with the title of the book. However, the images of cats used inside the book are a different story. While I think they were adorable they kind of took away from the story since many of them didn't match up with the description of the cat in the story being told. One example of this is one of the stories is about a yellow Persian, but has the image of a tabby - so while the image was cute it didn't fit with the story and to me actually took away from it a little. Why couldn't an image that more closely resembled the correct breed have been used?
So many of the stories, almost all of them in fact, had me chuckling and grinning. The couple other ones had me rolling my eyes or yawning, but at least those were really short.
A lot of the stories had people who let their cats outside for part of the day. While the stories brought about by this were cute I've never understood how people can do this, since most people would never consider doing this with their dog. The cat could be injured, get attacked by another animal, cruel children could hurt it, or it could be taken by animal control and if you don't find your pet in time and it's not adopted it could be euthanized. Not to mention the inconvenience to your neighbors if your cat does it's business in their yard.
I think any cat lover would greatly enjoy The Cat in the Window.
***I received a complimentary copy of this book to review. I was asked to give my honest opinion of the book - which I have done.***
Almost all of the stories were great, each in their own way, but I'm sorry to say that a couple were kind of boring. However that's the great thing about having so many different stories in one book, something sure to spark your interest if you love animal stories.
I love the cover and think it's a perfect fit with the title of the book. However, the images of cats used inside the book are a different story. While I think they were adorable they kind of took away from the story since many of them didn't match up with the description of the cat in the story being told. One example of this is one of the stories is about a yellow Persian, but has the image of a tabby - so while the image was cute it didn't fit with the story and to me actually took away from it a little. Why couldn't an image that more closely resembled the correct breed have been used?
So many of the stories, almost all of them in fact, had me chuckling and grinning. The couple other ones had me rolling my eyes or yawning, but at least those were really short.
A lot of the stories had people who let their cats outside for part of the day. While the stories brought about by this were cute I've never understood how people can do this, since most people would never consider doing this with their dog. The cat could be injured, get attacked by another animal, cruel children could hurt it, or it could be taken by animal control and if you don't find your pet in time and it's not adopted it could be euthanized. Not to mention the inconvenience to your neighbors if your cat does it's business in their yard.
I think any cat lover would greatly enjoy The Cat in the Window.
***I received a complimentary copy of this book to review. I was asked to give my honest opinion of the book - which I have done.***
October 13, 2013
The Cat in the Window is a compilation of stories composed by those whose lives have been touched in some way by a cat. The stories are as varied as the humans that tell their stories. The authors of these heartwarming stories include a veterinary technician, a teacher, authors - Robert Benson, Melody Carlson, Kathi Lipp, the late David Manuel, Callie Smith Grant, just to name a few. Each story involves how a cat has made an impact in the lives of those who opened their hearts and homes to a cat. There are cat haters who refuse to allow a cat into their lives until one day an undaunted cat makes its way onto that person's lap and into their heart. There are stories of strays, injured cats, rescues from the pound, and adoptions from friends who can no longer keep a cat. These stories are heartwarming, hopeful, joyous, and a time or two, heartbreaking.
This book of cat stories wove its way into my heart, and as I read I found myself holding the book in one hand while stroking the fur of one of my 3 cats with the other. A cat lover all my life, I could relate to some of these stories from experience, and others were new to me. Every cat that enters our lives has a different purpose and a personality all its own, and I became acquainted with felines that were new even to me. Our lives are so affected by these lovely creatures, and the authors of these stories told their tales with love and devotion to their animals. This book is a wonderful light read for cat lovers everywhere!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review. Thank you, Revell, for providing me with this book.
This book of cat stories wove its way into my heart, and as I read I found myself holding the book in one hand while stroking the fur of one of my 3 cats with the other. A cat lover all my life, I could relate to some of these stories from experience, and others were new to me. Every cat that enters our lives has a different purpose and a personality all its own, and I became acquainted with felines that were new even to me. Our lives are so affected by these lovely creatures, and the authors of these stories told their tales with love and devotion to their animals. This book is a wonderful light read for cat lovers everywhere!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review. Thank you, Revell, for providing me with this book.
November 2, 2013
The Cat in the Window
And Other Stories of the Cats We Love
Edited by Callie Smith Grant
The Cat in the Window is a delightful collection of short stories dealing with cats. Whether you're a cat person or just an animal person you're sure to be charmed.
In one story The Stepcat is about a newly blended family whose cat Zorro brings the family together by bonding with the one person who needed him the most.
In For the Love of Sandy a woman finds comfort in her cat who helps her through the grief of suffering a miscarriage.
In The Gift of St. Nicholas a stray kitty shows up on the Eve of St. Nicholas and is the gift that was a true surprise and blessing to a family during a tight year.
In An Uncanny Cat Story an odd coincidence makes for an interesting story where Salt and Pepper are concerned - if only they could talk!
This collection of close to 30 cat stories is sure to delight anyone who has ever had a cat or been closely acquainted with one. Stories of triumph, stories of joy, stories of comfort, and stories of friendship. This is one book worth sharing.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
And Other Stories of the Cats We Love
Edited by Callie Smith Grant
The Cat in the Window is a delightful collection of short stories dealing with cats. Whether you're a cat person or just an animal person you're sure to be charmed.
In one story The Stepcat is about a newly blended family whose cat Zorro brings the family together by bonding with the one person who needed him the most.
In For the Love of Sandy a woman finds comfort in her cat who helps her through the grief of suffering a miscarriage.
In The Gift of St. Nicholas a stray kitty shows up on the Eve of St. Nicholas and is the gift that was a true surprise and blessing to a family during a tight year.
In An Uncanny Cat Story an odd coincidence makes for an interesting story where Salt and Pepper are concerned - if only they could talk!
This collection of close to 30 cat stories is sure to delight anyone who has ever had a cat or been closely acquainted with one. Stories of triumph, stories of joy, stories of comfort, and stories of friendship. This is one book worth sharing.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
November 2, 2013
Cats are one of the most popular house pets today, and it's not such a huge leap to assume that cat lovers would want to read about cats. Callie Smith Grant has compiled this collection of short stories by authors Melody Carlson, Jill Eileen Smith, and many others about the cats in their lives.
The stories are as varied as kittens in a litter. While some of the stories will bring a tear to your eye, others will leave you smiling. Curl up with your favorite cat and start reading; don't be surprised if you're reminded of a long-ago feline friend (as I was) or struck with the urge to adopt just one more cat!
4 stars
“Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
The stories are as varied as kittens in a litter. While some of the stories will bring a tear to your eye, others will leave you smiling. Curl up with your favorite cat and start reading; don't be surprised if you're reminded of a long-ago feline friend (as I was) or struck with the urge to adopt just one more cat!
4 stars
“Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
August 25, 2016
Real-life cat stories. What's not to love, especially if you are a cat-lover? My cat changed my life for infinitely better, and I'm happy to read any story that describes a cat as life changing in a good way.
As in any collection, some stories stand out. Fat Jimmy, for example, was a hoot. I loved the stories that brought out the author's love for the cat, the bond they shared with their pet and the ones that reflected what I feel for my cat. And there were many such.
Sadly though, one of the stories that is really fresh in my mind was the one that was more about the owner than about kitty. It's a first person account by a cat describing how great its owner is and how it lives in heaven (the owner's house). For the life of me I can't remember the name of the story or its author and don't feel compelled to find out, but, it left a bad taste in my mouth.
Other than that one story, the collection is excellent. It's a must read if you love cats and a must read too if you are considering bringing a cat home. 4 stars.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley for review.
As in any collection, some stories stand out. Fat Jimmy, for example, was a hoot. I loved the stories that brought out the author's love for the cat, the bond they shared with their pet and the ones that reflected what I feel for my cat. And there were many such.
Sadly though, one of the stories that is really fresh in my mind was the one that was more about the owner than about kitty. It's a first person account by a cat describing how great its owner is and how it lives in heaven (the owner's house). For the life of me I can't remember the name of the story or its author and don't feel compelled to find out, but, it left a bad taste in my mouth.
Other than that one story, the collection is excellent. It's a must read if you love cats and a must read too if you are considering bringing a cat home. 4 stars.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley for review.
November 8, 2013
This is a collection of short stories about cats and their owners, from all walks of life - the magical and special bond that make up cat people.
When I'm asked to describe myself, I always say first that I am a crocheter and a big reader, and the next thing I say is that I'm a crazy cat person - I'd have a 100 if I could, and not just our Wedge-head (his real name is Wedgie, called that because he was found badly nourished and injured and wedged up into a tree).
There's a touching story starring a cat named Zorro - we had a beloved Zorro of our own, whom we lost several years ago after a long fight with kidney disease.
This is the type of book that is so hard for me to read, because I bawl through the whole thing, and it takes me forever because I have to keep stop reading because I'm a wreck and I have to go find where Wedgie is hiding and cuddle him close.
When I'm asked to describe myself, I always say first that I am a crocheter and a big reader, and the next thing I say is that I'm a crazy cat person - I'd have a 100 if I could, and not just our Wedge-head (his real name is Wedgie, called that because he was found badly nourished and injured and wedged up into a tree).
There's a touching story starring a cat named Zorro - we had a beloved Zorro of our own, whom we lost several years ago after a long fight with kidney disease.
This is the type of book that is so hard for me to read, because I bawl through the whole thing, and it takes me forever because I have to keep stop reading because I'm a wreck and I have to go find where Wedgie is hiding and cuddle him close.
October 12, 2013
Cat in the Window is a charming collection of true cat stories. There are many contributors to this collection. Some are telling about current (or more recent) cats; some are reminiscing about former cats they've loved and lost. Some are meant to bring a laugh, others a smile. Some are definitely more emotional than others. I didn't connect with each and every story if I'm being honest. Some felt to be stories just featuring a cat. The cat was there when this happened in my life stories. Other stories, however, truly focus more on the special relationship between cats and their owners. You can imagine both types of stories being told in conversation: to friends, perhaps, or, even to strangers.
For anyone who enjoys cats, who loves cats, this one is a good, enjoyable collection.
For anyone who enjoys cats, who loves cats, this one is a good, enjoyable collection.
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