Joy Of Cats [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Jo Kittinger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1999

The Purrrr-fect Gift for Any Cat Lover

Here is a book to share with anyone who prefers a purr over a bark. Cat aficionados will appreciate the warm and witty words reflecting the joy of life with friendly felines. Illustrated with 17 black-and-white photos that poignantly depict the special relationship between cats and cat lovers, The Joy of Cats will be a pleasure to give or receive.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Meadowbrook (August 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671317261
• ISBN-13: 978-0671317263
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,827,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jo's love of nature is evident in many of her books, examining everything from blue jays to blue sapphires. Bits of her personal life pop up in books as well. MOVING DAY was written in a rental truck as she drove her son to college, stirring up her own memories of moving often as a child. And THE JOY OF CATS speaks to her love of animals, especially the feline kind.

Jo S. Kittinger, a Florida native now living in Birmingham, AL, is the author of more than a dozen books, including middle grade non-fiction, and both fiction and non-fiction easy readers. JANE GOODALL and GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers with Children's Press are two of her more recent books. In addition, she has published numerous items in various books, magazines, educational materials and newspapers. Two picture books are soon to be released: ROSA'S BUS (with Boyds Mills Press) and THE HOUSE ON DIRTY THIRD STREET (with Peachtree Publishers. In addition, a vault-type nonfiction novelty book, PRIMATES, is in the works with Dalmatian Press/Intervisual Books.

Jo's passion for books started early--she was an avid reader growing up. Her editorial experience began as the editor of her high-school yearbook. Later she worked as an editorial assistant at The Flicker children's magazine, often wading through the slush pile of submissions.

Jo graduated summa cum laude from the University of Montevallo in Alabama, with a BFA in Fine Arts and a minor in biology. She worked as a potter and fine crafts gallery owner until her first child was born. Jo's first publications were original crafts projects in books such as Christmas With Southern Living and Christmas is Coming! Choosing to stay home with her children, Jo turned to writing full time and published her first book, DEAD LOG ALIVE! with Franklin Watts Publishers in 1996.

Currently Jo serves as a regional advisor for the Southern Breeze region (AL, MS, GA) of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, where she organizes two conferences for writers and illustrators of children's literature each year. She enjoys making author talks at schools, libraries and conferences.