The best books about cats and cats
The cat became man's companion thousands of years ago, regularly protecting his supplies from pests. In Ancient Egypt, these mysterious creatures were considered the embodiment of the fertility goddess Bast, and among the Vikings - the goddess Freya. There are many popular superstitions and beliefs associated with cats; they are often heroes of fairy tales and legends.
Nowadays, a cat is, first of all, a beloved friend, although sometimes wayward. That’s why books have been written about cats in all genres: we invite you to get acquainted with the list of the best of them.
"A Street Cat Named Bob" - James Bowen
The book about Bob the cat has rightly gained worldwide popularity and even received a film adaptation. Her characters, Bob and James, were known on social networks even before the book was published.
James was a homeless musician in London, and Bob... was a simple street cat. Their meeting occurred at a time when James had lost all meaning in life and was suffering from addiction. But the cat became a salvation for the musician, bringing good luck and light to his world.
“Reasonings of the cat Moore” (“Everyday views of the cat Murr”) - Ernst Hoffmann
A satirical novel, which V. G. Belinsky called the most important work of the German author: “In none of his creations did the wonderful genius of Hoffmann reveal so much depth, humor, sarcastic bile, poetic charm...”
The book unexpectedly combines two unrelated storylines: a narration from the point of view of the cat Murr and a biography of the bandmaster Johannes Kreisler. The author dedicated the novel, filled with brilliant irony and fantasy, to his own cat named Murr.
"The Straight Cat" - Terry Pratchett
It is impossible not to include the humorous “gospel of the cat breed” in the top books about cats. This is a kind of guide to the world of “real cats” - and we are talking about them. How they differ from fake ones, how they are structured and by what laws they operate, read in the book of the most famous satirist in Great Britain. Illustrations by English artist Gray Jolliffe will help you immerse yourself in the cat world.
“The story about the cat Ignasy, the chimney sweep Fedya and the Lonely Mouse” - Lyudmila Ulitskaya
Once upon a time there lived a Mouse. She was lonely, although mice usually live in large families. Her husband drowned in a jug of milk, and the children grew up and moved to another city. But the Mouse has accumulated impressive property. It occupied a large pantry, a refrigerator and a closet until an unknown thief encroached on it, which is the almost detective plot of the fairy tale.
The book, at first glance for children, is actually written not only for children - it is an adult story about people, disguised as a fairy tale.
“Fluffy book. Cats - happiness is nearby! — Dmitry Kuklachev
Dmitry Kuklachev is the son of “that same” Yuri Kuklachev, the famous cat trainer. Having spent his entire life surrounded by four-legged animals, he decided to connect his work with cats.
The book is imbued with kindness and love for these graceful animals, but not without a dose of humor. Dmitry understands cats like no one else, and along with an enjoyable read, you will certainly learn something new.
"The Cat Who Loved Brahms" - Lillian Jackson Brown
The popular series of detective novels “The Cat Who...” began in the 60s and includes three dozen books. The main character, Detective Quiller, picked up two Siamese cats while investigating the disappearance of their owners, and since then they have been characters in the books. The series is known for its "cozy" detective style: there is almost no violence, murder or blood.
The book takes place in a cottage by the lake. Qwilleran was invited to relax, but it turns out that life in nature is not as calm as it might seem. The detective's faithful cat, Coco, helps solve the mysterious disappearance.
"Get wild!" — Erin Hunter
The book about warrior cats is the first in a series of fantasy novels written under the pseudonym Erin Hunter. It tells about the adventures of the ThunderClan cats, which many schoolchildren have already loved.
The story begins with the escape of the domestic kitten Ryzhik. He finds himself in a forest where four clans of wild cats confront each other, and now he must earn the right to be part of ThunderClan. Will Ryzhik find true friends or sworn enemies?
“Shamayka” - Yuri Koval
The plot of the book is based on the story of the Canadian writer E. Seton-Thompson “The Royal Analostan”. Soviet director Rolan Bykov got the idea to make a film based on it, and assigned Koval to write the script. In the end, the film remained just an idea, but the writer came out with a wonderful children's book about cats.
This is a heart-warming story about an unusually beautiful kitten from the slums. Shamika experiences love, friendship, and betrayal. She has to survive in harsh conditions and get out of difficult situations, but in the end the writer leaves hope for a happy life for the cat.
“The cat that walks by itself” - Rudyard Kipling
The story tells of a time when all animals were wild. The Dog, Horse and Cow were the first to become man's friends. But the Wild Cat walked on his own, and no one managed to tame him. Then people decided to make an agreement with the Cat...
A fairy tale about fidelity, friendship, and how nature works will not leave preschool children indifferent.
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