Cat's Christmas [Hardcover]

Bruce Fogle (Author), Nigel Marven (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1998

For all cat-lovers, a handful of witty feline frivolities to delight and amuse during the festive holiday season. A stocking wish list for alley and aristo cats! A diary of destruction! A glistening fresh fish wreath! Pranks with the computer mouse! Internationally renowned for his expertise in animal behavior, best-selling veterinary author Dr. Bruce Fogle knows how to please a cat.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A charming stocking-stuffer illustrates cats in every possible tempting circumstance. Words are minimal and pictures "cat-ivating." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer, Oct. 98

A photo journey through a cat's idea of paradise at Christmas. Cat lovers will delight in the stop-action photographs of cats... Fogle and Hillier clearly had fun creating this book. -- Richmond Times-Dispatch, Dec.1998

Sure to entertain fun photos and games -- Cat Fancy, Nov. 1998

From the Inside Flap

Internationally renowned for his expertise in animal behavior, best-selling veterinary author Dr. Bruce Fogle knows how to please a cat. Malcolm Hillier, whose sumptuous books on entertaining, food, flowers, and Christmas have sold nearly three million copies around the world, is a master in the art of indulgence. Together, they bring us a sparkling collection of Christmas luxuries and festive activities for our feline friends. Cat's Christmas is a must-have for every cat-lover - and cat - during the annual season of excess!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789438372
• ISBN-13: 978-0789438379
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,216,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does your cat feel left out at Christmas?, August 15, 2001

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cat's Christmas (Hardcover)

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.

~The Rebecca Review

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious cat thoughts! Great photography!, November 6, 1998

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This review is from: Cat's Christmas (Hardcover)

This small, well-illustrated book is a must for friends of felines and would make a great gift! It contains hilarious cat thoughts!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And a Happy Meow Year, December 3, 2001

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Marc Ruby™ "The Noh Hare™" (Warren, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cat's Christmas (Hardcover)

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.