Smitten: A Kitten's Guide to Happiness [Hardcover]

Rachael Hale (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 2006

Following the success of "101 Cataclysms" Rachael Hale presents a beautifullyphotographed ode to contentment as lived by the most endearing kittens.

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About the Author

Rachael Hale has won numerous awards for her animal portraiture. Since 1995 her images have been published on calendars, posters, greeting cards, and stationery in more than twenty countries worldwide. She lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand, with her three cats, Edmund, Gianni, and Versace.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Bulfinch (October 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1615526153
• ISBN-13: 978-1615526154
• ASIN: 0821258486
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 1.1 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #85 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Cats

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my gosh..., November 14, 2006

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This review is from: Smitten: A Kitten's Guide to Happiness (Hardcover)

This is the cutest ever!!! The photographs of the kittens alone would be enough. Or the funny, inspiring quotations by themselves would be enjoyable. But the pictures and quotes paired together make an irresistible book. This is a "must" for the cat lover on your gift list. Heck, this book is so cute it would convert a cat hater. Rachel Hale is a remarkable photographer. As an added touch, she identifies each kitten by name and includes an appendix which comments on her personal experience while photographing each kitten. I felt like I knew each one!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not one for coffee table books but WOW this one is so cute!, March 19, 2007

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This review is from: Smitten: A Kitten's Guide to Happiness (Hardcover)

-- Absolutely irresistible.

I bought this on a whim through a book club offer and am so happy I did. It is soooo wonderful. The photos aren't just *cute* but also well-shot. They have an artistic bent -- not just another cute kitties book -- and are very uplifting. The author pairs heart-melting photographs of kittens (mostly 6 weeks old) with day-brightening quotes from various authors and philosophers.

For some reason, looking at their happy little furry faces never gets old, and never fails to put a smile on my face. This is a wonderful book to get and to share with the other animal lovers in your life. :-)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good way to occupy your spare time, February 4, 2007

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Stalwart Kreinblaster "SK2008" (Xanadu) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smitten: A Kitten's Guide to Happiness (Hardcover)

If you are a cat person, as i clearly am, you will find this to be an absolutely adorable collection of pictures... For what it is it is great.. If you have some spare time passing through the bookstore - page through this one..