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A Kid's Guide to Cats: How to Train, Care for, and Play and Communicate with Your Amazing Pet!
This fun and practical cat care book written just for kids will guide young cat lovers in how to provide a safe, healthy environment, deliver daily care, and ensure positive interactions and rewarding, long-term relationships with feline friends.
Pet expert Arden Moore helps kids understand how cats think and what they need to be happy and healthy, whether socializing a spunky new kitten or welcoming an adult cat into a household. Along with essentials on topics such as how to read a cat’s body language and proper litter box protocol, fun and fascinating features cover the history of cat-human relationships, why and how cats purr, “ask the vet” Q&As, trivia, DIY cat toys, and even tips for training a cat to come when called (yes, you can!).
Information-packed and filled with photography and colorful illustrations that infuse each page with feline energy, A Kid’s Guide to Cats equips kids with everything they need to know to be great cat caretakers and companions.
Pet expert Arden Moore helps kids understand how cats think and what they need to be happy and healthy, whether socializing a spunky new kitten or welcoming an adult cat into a household. Along with essentials on topics such as how to read a cat’s body language and proper litter box protocol, fun and fascinating features cover the history of cat-human relationships, why and how cats purr, “ask the vet” Q&As, trivia, DIY cat toys, and even tips for training a cat to come when called (yes, you can!).
Information-packed and filled with photography and colorful illustrations that infuse each page with feline energy, A Kid’s Guide to Cats equips kids with everything they need to know to be great cat caretakers and companions.
144 pages, Paperback
Published March 17, 2020
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Arden Moore
83 books15 followersArden Moore is an animal behavior consultant and the author of 20 books on cats and dogs, including What Dogs Want. She has appeared on The Today Show, Fox News, CNN Headline News, HGTV's "Smart Solution," Martha Stewart Living Radio, NPR and hundreds of other programs. She has been the editor of Fido Friendly and Catnip magazines, and host of "Oh Behave!" weekly radio show on Pet Life Radio.com.
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November 20, 2019
Miss Fiona (8) and I read this together today and we both enjoyed it immensely.
This is a fantastic, fun and informative guide to cats for kids. It works for kids who have never owned a cat and are getting one for the first time, but also for kids with cats who want to do things like make them fun items, take care of them, and even teach them a few tricks. We've owned cats for all of my kids' lives and I don't know that we ever tried to teach them tricks, even though we're always teaching tricks to the dog. Now my youngest is determined to teach one of our cats to shake paws and some of the other tricks, and she's also excited to make a cat hidey hole box with a box and a t-shirt (pull the shirt over the opening so the neck makes a big circle for the cat to crawl in, and then tie the shirt over the other end), among other projects. I was also happy to find out that the chirp of our rescue cat, Lola (who was completely feral and terrified of people when we first met her and slowly grew to trust me over months, then disappeared and was finally located again when she was less than 2 pounds and hours from death, who is now an inside rescue cat and the most loving, beautiful, sweet cat) is typically the sound that some cats make when they are happy to see their favorite person. I always thought her strange chirp was just her meow, but that was very nice to read. :)
The book is filled with funny and informative photographs and cute little sayings from the cat narrator. This is likely to be enjoyed by kids of all ages, and helpful for their cats too.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
This is a fantastic, fun and informative guide to cats for kids. It works for kids who have never owned a cat and are getting one for the first time, but also for kids with cats who want to do things like make them fun items, take care of them, and even teach them a few tricks. We've owned cats for all of my kids' lives and I don't know that we ever tried to teach them tricks, even though we're always teaching tricks to the dog. Now my youngest is determined to teach one of our cats to shake paws and some of the other tricks, and she's also excited to make a cat hidey hole box with a box and a t-shirt (pull the shirt over the opening so the neck makes a big circle for the cat to crawl in, and then tie the shirt over the other end), among other projects. I was also happy to find out that the chirp of our rescue cat, Lola (who was completely feral and terrified of people when we first met her and slowly grew to trust me over months, then disappeared and was finally located again when she was less than 2 pounds and hours from death, who is now an inside rescue cat and the most loving, beautiful, sweet cat) is typically the sound that some cats make when they are happy to see their favorite person. I always thought her strange chirp was just her meow, but that was very nice to read. :)
The book is filled with funny and informative photographs and cute little sayings from the cat narrator. This is likely to be enjoyed by kids of all ages, and helpful for their cats too.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
November 8, 2019
We have three cats and have had cats all my life so NATURALLY I AM OBSESSED WITH THEM.
This book is everything I wanted and more.
Yes, it's a kid's guide to cats but that means nothing in the grand scheme of things.
This ladies and gentlemen is a guide for all of us kitty cat lovers. It is a guide to everything cats. From cat condos, the type of cats, and even the type of treats you should be giving your favorite feline friend.
I really can't sing my praises about this book enough so I will just tell you that it'll be much better for you if you go out and purchase it yourself because yes, it is that good and there are pictures on
every
single
PAGE
Thank you very much to Netgalley and the publisher for this copy of my ARC. All opinions are my own.
This book is everything I wanted and more.
Yes, it's a kid's guide to cats but that means nothing in the grand scheme of things.
This ladies and gentlemen is a guide for all of us kitty cat lovers. It is a guide to everything cats. From cat condos, the type of cats, and even the type of treats you should be giving your favorite feline friend.
I really can't sing my praises about this book enough so I will just tell you that it'll be much better for you if you go out and purchase it yourself because yes, it is that good and there are pictures on
every
single
PAGE
Thank you very much to Netgalley and the publisher for this copy of my ARC. All opinions are my own.
September 1, 2021
Miau! Puiki, nuotaikinga ir informatyvi knyga apie kates visai šeimai. Ji naudinga tiek dar svajojantiems apie naują augintinį, tiek ir tiems, kurių namuose jau gyvena katė. Knygos autorė yra daugybės knygų apie kates ir šunis autorė, o jos namuose gyvena sertifikuotas terapinis katinas, su kuriuo ji apkeliavo net dvyliką valstijų.
Šiame vadove vaikai ras daug naudingos ir įdomios informacijos apie tai, kai elgtis su katėmis, kaip pritaikyti namus naujajam augintiniui, kaip rūpintis juo, kad būtų sveikas ir laimingas. Ar žinojote, jog katės labai naudingos: jos turi ne tik terapinį poveikį, bet ir moko kantrybės bei atsakomybės. Be to, jas irgi galima išmokyti komandų bei triukų.
Labai patiko puslapiuose pasirodantis katiniškas palydovas Keisis ir jo pamiauksėjimai – patarimai. Taip pat šis vadovas padės apsispręsti kokiu maistu šerti katę, leisti ją į lauką ar ne, pateiks įdėjų, kaip pasigaminti žaislų, draskyklių ir namelių. Čia dar rasite vaikų klausimus veterinarams ir trumpus žinių patikrinimo testus su atsakymais.
Aš nuo pat mažens augau su kate, tačiau taip pat radau naujų ir dar negirdėtų dalykų. Rekomenduojame visiems kačių mylėtojams.
Daugiau knygų apžvalgų: www.profesionalimama.wordpress.com
Šiame vadove vaikai ras daug naudingos ir įdomios informacijos apie tai, kai elgtis su katėmis, kaip pritaikyti namus naujajam augintiniui, kaip rūpintis juo, kad būtų sveikas ir laimingas. Ar žinojote, jog katės labai naudingos: jos turi ne tik terapinį poveikį, bet ir moko kantrybės bei atsakomybės. Be to, jas irgi galima išmokyti komandų bei triukų.
Labai patiko puslapiuose pasirodantis katiniškas palydovas Keisis ir jo pamiauksėjimai – patarimai. Taip pat šis vadovas padės apsispręsti kokiu maistu šerti katę, leisti ją į lauką ar ne, pateiks įdėjų, kaip pasigaminti žaislų, draskyklių ir namelių. Čia dar rasite vaikų klausimus veterinarams ir trumpus žinių patikrinimo testus su atsakymais.
Aš nuo pat mažens augau su kate, tačiau taip pat radau naujų ir dar negirdėtų dalykų. Rekomenduojame visiems kačių mylėtojams.
Daugiau knygų apžvalgų: www.profesionalimama.wordpress.com
May 5, 2021
This book is just the purrfect introduction to taking proper care of your feline friend. There’s some solid information for both new and experienced cat owners. A practical yet entertaining guide covering the basics such as feeding time and litter box protocol. The author goes beyond the fundamentals with tips on how to communicate with and greet a cat, how to play pet health detective, and when to seek help from a vet. Some of the popular cat breeds are explored and there’s even commentary from the author’s own kitty. Sprinkled throughout the book are engaging DIY designs for toys and play structures. But most surprisingly, there’s an entire chapter dedicated to teaching your cat how to do tricks. This book is geared toward elementary age kids but is a terrific resource for anyone who would like to learn more about caring for cats.
-Michele S.
-Michele S.
August 8, 2021
I loved it sooooo much, it is so helpful! I loved the pics and loved the way they made it look like the cats were talking. It was awesome that they also put toy recommendations and the age chart too! I do very much so recommend.😊
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 25, 2019
This is an excellent and informative guide to looking after cats, designed for children. It has lovely, colourful illustrations and photographs throughout. It is packed with useful information, not only on how to care for your cat, but also on how to cheaply make toys, boxes, scratching posts and so on. I really love the fact that as well as the basics (food, water, vets etc), it also tells you how to train your cat - both for fun, and to make necessary things (eg nail trims, vet trips etc) far less stressful for you and your cat.
This guide wouldn’t be suitable for very young children (though you could read it to them), but is very much aimed at the child (or children) taking responsibility for looking after the pet themselves. If I had a child who wanted a cat, this would definitely be the guide I’d buy for them.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This guide wouldn’t be suitable for very young children (though you could read it to them), but is very much aimed at the child (or children) taking responsibility for looking after the pet themselves. If I had a child who wanted a cat, this would definitely be the guide I’d buy for them.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 17, 2019
This is a really solid book of advice on raising cats. Well laid-out with nice graphics and enough detail. Written by someone who clearly 'gets' cats. Plenty of advice on care, needs, and DIY toys. Good for older primary school and secondary students as well as adults. Pretty comprehensive guide for the beginner or established owner.
I received a ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
I received a ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
April 2, 2020
A Kid’s Guide to Cats by Arden Moore was Sophie’s second book of the month. This is a fun yet practical guide book aimed at middle-grade readers who want to take on more responsibility looking after their pet cats and covers everything from diet and health to understanding body language and some basics on training your cat to do tricks. A matching book titled A Kid’s Guide to Dogs is also available from the same author.
The book is divided into four sections, “My Cat, My Pal,, “Make a Happy Home For Your Cat,” “School Time For Your Cat” and “Be Your Cat’s Best Health Ally.” Every page is colorful and filled with photographs and cartoons, with no large blocks of text, which makes this book both easy-to-read as a whole and also easy to dip in and out of as a reference book. There are multiple Ask the Vet sections with frequently asked questions, pros, and cons to letting your cat go outdoors, a printable chore chart, and lists of suitable and unsuitable treat foods – did you know cats can enjoy apple slices and bananas? There are also some quizzes scattered throughout.
At the beginning of the book we are introduced to the author – Arden – and, most importantly, her cat Casey. Casey is a friendly orange tabby and he pops up throughout the book in little “Casey’s Comment” boxes where he gives a cat’s perspective on the current subject. Casey’s Comments are always funny and my ten-year-old cat-loving son found them to be some of his favorite parts of the book.
Despite owning cats for 15 years, Sophie still discovered interesting facts in this book that she didn’t know about the small furry creatures that share her home. Cat-loving kids will love A Kid’s Guide to Cats and adults new to cat ownership may well find it easier to digest than many lengthy guides to the subject aimed at them.
The book is divided into four sections, “My Cat, My Pal,, “Make a Happy Home For Your Cat,” “School Time For Your Cat” and “Be Your Cat’s Best Health Ally.” Every page is colorful and filled with photographs and cartoons, with no large blocks of text, which makes this book both easy-to-read as a whole and also easy to dip in and out of as a reference book. There are multiple Ask the Vet sections with frequently asked questions, pros, and cons to letting your cat go outdoors, a printable chore chart, and lists of suitable and unsuitable treat foods – did you know cats can enjoy apple slices and bananas? There are also some quizzes scattered throughout.
At the beginning of the book we are introduced to the author – Arden – and, most importantly, her cat Casey. Casey is a friendly orange tabby and he pops up throughout the book in little “Casey’s Comment” boxes where he gives a cat’s perspective on the current subject. Casey’s Comments are always funny and my ten-year-old cat-loving son found them to be some of his favorite parts of the book.
Despite owning cats for 15 years, Sophie still discovered interesting facts in this book that she didn’t know about the small furry creatures that share her home. Cat-loving kids will love A Kid’s Guide to Cats and adults new to cat ownership may well find it easier to digest than many lengthy guides to the subject aimed at them.
May 13, 2020
Moore's A Kid's Guide to Cats & A Kid's Guide to Dogs teaches kids about the two popular pets in a fun and engaging manner. Each goes over basic dog/cat info, body language communication for each, how to catify or dogify your house, training tips, and healthcare. Scattered throughout are kid questions answered by vets, and cool projects for creating safe toys and habitats. I read these with my cubs, and while the info wasn't new to us, the books were engaging and useful. I especially found the body language, and training sections useful. I especially like that the cat book stresses that cats are very intelligent, but need to be trained differently. Highly recommended, especially if you are planning to bring a doggo or kitty into the family.
***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Storey Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Storey Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
March 21, 2020
Princess Fuzzypants here: As a Maine Coon, I believe it is never too early to introduce children to the wonder that is feline. We are amazing creatures- smart, independent , gorgeous and loving. We make super pets so the more kids know about us, the easier it will be for us to train them, as we must do with all humans. In fact, if we can train them young enough it may reduce the efforts required to train older humans. But I digress.
This is a terrific book filled with simple but informative text and great photos. It covers a myriad of topics all of which will help our little humans appreciate and serve us well. That is good for everyone. In fact, I highly recommend this for all future cat slaves.
Five purrs and two paws up.
This is a terrific book filled with simple but informative text and great photos. It covers a myriad of topics all of which will help our little humans appreciate and serve us well. That is good for everyone. In fact, I highly recommend this for all future cat slaves.
Five purrs and two paws up.
November 5, 2020
Easily the best cat care guide I have read in my search through kid's cat care books. It's a hefty reference book for a children's nonfiction title, but the information is thorough and well illustrated with plenty of photos and illustrations of cats. This book even has guides on training cats simple tricks and commands, something which seems to astound people. Despite the density of information, it was useful just to flip through the book looking at pictures, text pull-outs, and headings. If I were ever to have a child with a cat, I would certainly want them to have this book on their shelf for easy answers to many common and even uncommon questions.
May 2, 2020
So glad I had the opportunity to read and review this book.
5 stars.
Well done. Not just for kids, l totally lived it! I am a cat lady, I have 3 furry monsters at home.
Full of interesting info and beautiful photos...
Amazing! I totally recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book. This is my honest review. All opinions are my own.
5 stars.
Well done. Not just for kids, l totally lived it! I am a cat lady, I have 3 furry monsters at home.
Full of interesting info and beautiful photos...
Amazing! I totally recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book. This is my honest review. All opinions are my own.
July 20, 2023
This book does a great job of of being informative, accessible, and kid-friendly, covering a wide range of topics from feline health, training, verbal and non verbal cues, and even DIY crafts to make for the new family pet. A great gift in my opinion to prepare a kid for welcoming a cat into the home, or to help them learn more about the cat they already live with.
March 2, 2022
Hands down my favorite cat book. Perfect for adults as well as children. A must read for anyone thinking about owning a cat and anyone with cat issues. Easy to understand and if followed completely the lucky cat(s) will be happy to be a friend.
September 6, 2021
Ik heb dit boek gelezen om te leren onze katten te trainen. Ik vond de plaatjes met de tekst erin heel grappig!
February 24, 2024
This is a very useful book. I would recommend this book to any cat lovers or cat owners.
January 6, 2022
Labai daug naudingų patarimų jūsų pūkuotai draugei. 🐈
January 6, 2020
I must thank Storey Publishing for allowing me to read the ARC edition of this book through Netgalley.
This is really cool guide not only for children but also for adult cat carers, especially for the first-time owners. I've read a bunch of cat guides, each had its own merits, but this one covers everything in a way children (and adults) can easily understand. Adults who are already familiar with the subject can still find themselves inspired to try something new!
The advice range from the history and species trivia to general care and understanding of your pets' anatomy and behavioral cues, to some specific health and other subjects (such as adoption, dangers in and out of your home, training, food choice, health check, vet visits etc.) and do-it-yourself projects for your pets' entertainment and safety. The visuals and side notes are so cute and very entertaining, which is helpful for children to keep paying attention. I liked step-by-step advice and hints that may ameliorate relationships of children (and adults!) with pets. I think it still isn't a book for very young children, but rather for those aged 8 and up, but youngsters might easily follow it with their parents' help. I liked also a recommended reading list at the end, very useful for first-time owners who wish to go into more detail.
This is really cool guide not only for children but also for adult cat carers, especially for the first-time owners. I've read a bunch of cat guides, each had its own merits, but this one covers everything in a way children (and adults) can easily understand. Adults who are already familiar with the subject can still find themselves inspired to try something new!
The advice range from the history and species trivia to general care and understanding of your pets' anatomy and behavioral cues, to some specific health and other subjects (such as adoption, dangers in and out of your home, training, food choice, health check, vet visits etc.) and do-it-yourself projects for your pets' entertainment and safety. The visuals and side notes are so cute and very entertaining, which is helpful for children to keep paying attention. I liked step-by-step advice and hints that may ameliorate relationships of children (and adults!) with pets. I think it still isn't a book for very young children, but rather for those aged 8 and up, but youngsters might easily follow it with their parents' help. I liked also a recommended reading list at the end, very useful for first-time owners who wish to go into more detail.
October 24, 2019
This book is an excellent and fun look at what it is like to enjoy and care for a cat. The facts are helpful and extensive. There is lots of advice, many suggestions and ideas for things to make for a pet including toys and places to hide. Children learn how to approach a new pet, what to feed them, how to clean their litter, what kinds of play they enjoy, what to watch out for when they seem ill and more. There are quizzes and sections on whether to have an indoor or outdoor cat, fancy and less fancy breeds and whether to serve dry or wet food. Children will learn to better understand and read their cat's moods and behavior. Written by both the human author and her cat who makes comments as well, this book is highly recommended for young cat owners or those who are deciding if they would like to have a cat or kitten in their life.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
January 14, 2020
What a wonderfully engrossing book! It is more than educational but also fun to read. Includes a little trivia but what kids will really like is the cat Casey who has some insights into feline behavior as well as a few other well-placed comments from guest cats. Glad for tips on training cats as most people don’t believe they are trainable. Loved this book and even taught this experienced cat person a few tricks!!
I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for my volunteer review.
I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for my volunteer review.
October 11, 2019
This is the book I'd have like to read when I adopted a cat after being catless for a long team.
It's a comprehensive, well explained and clear guide to cat behaviour with some interesting ideas and a tons of advice.
I like how it was organised and the illustrations.
It's a must read if you never adopted a cat and it's great for adult too.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
It's a comprehensive, well explained and clear guide to cat behaviour with some interesting ideas and a tons of advice.
I like how it was organised and the illustrations.
It's a must read if you never adopted a cat and it's great for adult too.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
December 31, 2019
My nine year old daughter wants to be a vet more than anything, and this was a great way for her to get engaged in understanding more about cats and what their individual mannerisms mean. It is also helping her out with our cats! Greatly illustrated and shows things very visually. Would definitely recommend!
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