Simon's Cat: It's a Dog's Life

Simon's Cat #6

by Simon Tofield

A brand new story from the much-loved Simon’s Cat as he goes over to the bark side.

While patrolling his territory, Simon’s Cat dips into the lives of the many dogs in his neighbourhood, including crazy poodles, a lovestruck bulldog and a pack of mischievous puppies. With characteristic style and wit, Simon Tofield’s brilliantly observed illustrations capture the comical capers of different dog breeds, and some a-meow-sing encounters with their feline counterparts.

Genres: Comics, Humor, Cats, Animals, Graphic Novels

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2019

About the author

Simon started drawing cartoons at an early age and went to study Graphics and Animation at De Montfort University. He has a great interest in British wildlife, painting, the great outdoors and of course cats. He now works in London as an animator and director at Tandem Films.
Simon lives in Bedfordshire with this three cats: Hugh, Maisie, Jess and Teddy.

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

And so we come to the latest Simons Cat instalment - now I will be the first to admit that these books are hardly challenging with no words and simple single page or even single pane cartoons - however anyone who has owned (or is that owned by) a cat will instantly recognise many traits and personalities shown in these pages.

However this time there is a twist - now Simons Cat is exploring the world of dogs with all their crazy different breads, personalities and interactions with cats. What you have here is a jovial and light hearted look at the dogs (and how cats rule them) lives.

I have been following Simons cat in all their many stories and it always amazes me that there are new and fun stories to tell - then again I look at my collection of felines and realise that everyday the potential for something new and strange to happen is just waiting there at my feet, or is that desk or sofa - well you get the idea

[Karolina Marosik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kocham kota Simona. Niby to tylko trochę obrazków, ale rozśmieszają mnie do łez.

[L'atelier de Litote · Rating 5 out of 5]

J’ai retrouvé dans cet album tout le talent, la créativité et l’imagination de Simon Tofield lorsqu’il s’agit de nous parler de chat. Son personnage est devenu célèbre et sous la plume de son créateur, il y a toujours autant d’humour. Nous allons voir le chat de Simon confronté à ses collègues chiens. Autant de situations ubuesques et de saynètes qui prêtent à faire rire. On s’amusera du caractère de certaines races de chiens, de leur habitudes alors que le chat de Simon fait le tour du quartier. Les rencontres improbables ne manquent pas toujours avec cet esprit So british qui apporte beaucoup de charme. Au travers de ce chat domestique, c’est tous les traits de caractères du miens que j’ai retrouvé avec plaisir. Il a fallu un travail d’observation intense pour pouvoir nous redistribuer ce qui fait l’essence même de nos félins domestiques. Le propriétaire du chat joue lui aussi son rôle à la perfection, sérieux, un rien blasé, on s’y retrouve totalement. C’est fou tout ce qu’il peut faire dire à ses personnages alors qu’il n’y a pas de dialogue. Tout est dans le trait du dessin c’est drôle, plaisant et se lit trop rapidement. Pour les amoureux des chats, adultes ou enfants le plaisir est là. Bonne lecture.
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[Mima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simon kissoineen on tuttu YouTube-videoista ja nyt se on ilmestynyt myös sarjakuva-albumin muodossa. Jokainen kissan(palvelija)omistaja tunnistaa Simonin ja kissan yhteiselämän hauskat ja väistämättä myös rasittavat tapahtumat. Tässä albumissa Simonin molemmat kissat tutustuvat naapuruston koirakavereihin. Sisällä ja ulkona sattuu sekä kommelluksia että ilon hetkiä. Ne kolme pientä riiviökoiranpentua olivat hulvattomia! Itselläni ei ole koskaan ollut kissaa(haluaisin kyllä mutta olen allerginen...) mutta yksi rakas sydämeni vienyt Roope-koira ilahdutti meitä 11 vuotta. Tämä albumi herätti minussa kaipauksen omaan lemmikkiin mutta se ei ole mahdollista. Siksi onkin niin ihanaa seurata läheisten ja Insta-ystävien eläintarinoita. Nyt katson ikkunasta syysmyrskyä kun vettä sataa vaakasuoraan ja näen koiranulkoiluttajia jotka urheasti vievät lemmikkinsä ulkoilemaan säässä kuin säässä. Muistan hyvin miltä haisee märkä koira:))

[Shannon Green-Kingery · Rating 5 out of 5]

I, like Tofield, am a big fan of both cats and dogs and this delicious little book hits just the right note on what happens when these two very different species interact:) No good guys, no bad guys--just a Mars meets Venus sort of scenario. Hilarious!

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a dog person, this is probably my favorite Simon's Cat.

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the animated Simon's Cat videos. I happened to see this print copy at the library and checked it out. Same Simon's Cat humor. :)

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of comics involving Simon's cat and his interactions with dogs.

A cute and funny collection of wordless animal comics. A great, quick read for animal lovers of all ages.

[(Mellifluous Grant) · Rating 3 out of 5]

ermegerd

[osaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

super git książka pozdrawiam

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny! I've had both cats and dogs and I'd say it rings true.

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simon's Cat continues his adventures, this time venturing out into the neighborhood and interacting with the numerous and various dogs he finds there. The Kitten also gets involved. The drawings vary from single pane stories to several that are read as a continuation. Sometimes Cat wins, sometimes he doesn't. The actions are mostly friendly, but a bunch of overly-friendly puppies can seem like a losing situation.
Cute. Fun. A couple are baffling. Wordless drawings are mostly fine, but not always.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't really say that I have "read" this book, no writing to read, but the cartoons are funny.
A good way to spend the afternoon if you are flu bound in bed.

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the cute and funny pictures stories of Simon's Cat and Kitten with the dogs in the Neighborhood. I bought this newest one to keep on my bookshelf.

[Rosa | mewshmallow_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

super cute drawings, amazing for cat owners and also very funny for dog owners.

makes also a great gift!