
Russian Blue, Snowshoe,
Bengal, Bombay, Birman,
long hair, short hair, no hair…
so many kinds of cats!
From the everyday European Shorthair Cat that we call a Tabby Cat to the curly-coated Cornish Rex, this charmingly illustrated oversize book from the Czech Republic introduces readers to two dozen fascinating cat breeds from around the world.
Would you like a very cuddly cat? A one-person cat? A playful cat? A relaxed cat? A quiet cat? A giant cat?
Each breed’s multi-page section includes a score card for intelligence, stubbornness, personality type, tendency to wander, and cuddliness, as well as notes on their appearance and variations, origins, and temperament.
Issues of “Meow News” throughout the book highlight the world’s grumpiest cat, author Hemingway and his six-toed cats, learning balance with ShiroNeko, an ocelot dining at a restaurant, and more cat tales.
I agree with the authors – whatever their breed or appearance, the best cats are those we adopt from animal shelters! Just ask my five cats!
Which kind of cat is your favorite?
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Book info: Atlas of Cats / Helena Haraštová & Jana Sedláčková; illustrated by Guilia Lombarda. Albatros, 2022. [publisher site] [book video] Review copy and cover image courtesy of the publisher, via Publisher Spotlight.