Reviews and Blog Posts: cats

Have you seen Marie?

by Sandra Cisneros

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Becker

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November 2, 2012

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This short, beautifully illustrated (by Ester Hernandez) fable for grownups is not merely about the lost black and white cat of the title. Sandra is feeling lost and wonders at her 53-year-old orphan status when a friend comes to visit her in San Antonio, and the friend's cat runs off....

Kittens and Cats!

Submitted by marilu on October 19, 2012 - 4:30pm

As the nights get longer and the days get shorter kids will be inside for longer periods of time. It is time to cuddle up and read some good stories.

Some of my favorite books to read aloud are about cats and kittens. Jane Cabrera author of the book Cat’s Colors has been writing and illustrating books for over 12 years. Cat’s Colors and Kitty’s Cuddles are two of the 40 books that Jane Cabrera has written which are about Cats.

Minette's feast : the delicious story of Julia Child and her cat

by Susanna Reich

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Becker

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July 18, 2012

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This lovely picture book introduces kids to Julia Child via her cat, Minette. Wonderful vocabulary (including lots of French words--pronunciation guide in the back), beautiful illustrations by Amy Bates, and even great Afterword and Notes sections talking about source. This book will delight anyone who is interested in cats, food,...

Lilian Jackson Braun 1913-2011

Submitted by Tara on June 8, 2011 - 1:51pm

Popular mystery writer, Lilian Jackson Braun passed away earlier this week in South Carolina at the age of 97. Her "The Cat Who ..." series began in 1966 with The Cat Who Could Read Backwards and includes 29 mystery novels and at least 2 short story collections.

The most recent books in the series included:

TLC for Your CAT

Submitted by Tara on October 28, 2010 - 11:10am

In addition to polychromatic leaves and bundling up in my favorite sweaters, my most cherished thing about Autumn is how snuggly my cats get. The library has an abundance of books on how to give your furry friends all the best.

Whether it is a behavioral issue or making sure your pet is healthy, these are all books I have found to be helpful and worth reading or have recommended to others successfully.

The Mystery of Cats

Submitted by Tara on October 21, 2010 - 5:27pm

Join staff from Denver Dumb Friends League as we learn about African wildcats and the mysterious nature of the feline, big and small, on Saturday, October 23, at 2 p.m. at the Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library.

Interested in learning more about the big cats?

The Lives of Cats

Submitted by Tara on September 23, 2010 - 9:03pm

Pets can be more than furry friends who have an enormous impact on the lives of their owners. Memoirs written from the cat's point of view or centered around a feline personality provide a unique perspective to our lives and relationships.

Denver is fortunate enough to have multiple organizations devoted to helping cats and kittens find a better life with caring human companions. The Cat Care Society is a cage-free shelter who also operates a thrift store called Cajun's Closet. The Animal Rescue and Adoption Society is another no-kill, cat dedicated, non-profit shelter operating here in Denver.

Binky the space cat

by Ashley Spires

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Becker

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August 20, 2009

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Binky has just received word from F.U.R.S.T (Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel): he is now Space Cat qualified. Join Binky as he trains for his mission to leave Earth (and the house!), explore new worlds, and battle aliens (well, bugs). He builds his rocket ship, packs his...

Cat getting out of a bag and other observations

by Jeffrey Brown

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angela

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August 13, 2007

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It's funny because it's true, at least that's what various cat owners have told me. Despite not owning a cat, I enjoyed this book of comics because it's a charming look at the little moments in life that make people happy. It also made me laugh out loud -- I...