Bumble The Brave Kitten by Sam Hay.

This is such a sweet little book.  It's so easy to read you'll whizz through it in no time.  The book is full of short stories showing the remarkable journeys some cats have to go on before they find a forever home.

I was a little worried that a book like this would make me cry with sad stories about kittens being mistreated and the like, but aside from a few moments when I wondered why people are so cruel to animals, this isn't a book that will upset any animal lovers, instead its a really feel good read with each cat that's featured having a happy ending.  Like always with books like this there are plenty of photos in the middle so you can meet the cats you're reading about.

This would be a great book for animal loving children as there are plenty of puzzles and fun facts in the back.  

Warm and fuzzy; one for all crazy cat ladies like me!

The back page blurb:
Bumble was only ten weeks old when she was found cowering alone in a hedgerow. She was starving, soaking wet and miles from home. Founded in 1927, Cats Protection is the UK's largest cat welfare charity. They rehome over 55,000 cats and kittens every year; some of which have been subjected to cruel abuse. Against the odds, many of these cats go on to live extraordinary lives and do amazing things: these are their stories.

Title: Bumble The Brave Kitten
Author: Sam Hay

Smokey The Very Loud Purring Cat by Smokey and Ruth Adams.

This book is different to the average cat book.  Firstly there are more Forewords than I have ever seen within just one book.  There are lots of photos, plus illustrations; and the text is punctuated with Cat Facts and copies of newspaper articles featuring Smokey.  The main difference though is that whereas other cat books I have read tell the cat's story through the voice of the owner, in this one Smokey tells his own story.

Smokey's tale isn't the most exciting you'll ever read but it's a sweet story, and once you get used to hearing it through Smokey's own words it becomes quite endearing.  Cat owners will definitely relate to Smokey's views and his interpretation of his owner's actions.

Personally I would have preferred more focus to be placed on Smokey's true life story as opposed to his seven fictional past lives.

In addition to the feline theme of this book, in reading it you will also read about Guinness World Records and the science of sound, which I found quite interesting.  

In all in, a refreshing change from the 'usual' cat books out there.

Title: Smokey The Very Loud Purring Cat
Author: Smokey and Ruth Adams

A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowden.

A 

An honest, inspiring book that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy...

I love cats so I was always going to love this book, having seen Bob's appearance on ITV's This Morning I already knew he really was quite a Dude!

What I loved about this book was that it wasn't just another book about a cat; it was a story of friendship, told by a homeless, recovering drug addict.  I have learnt things I never knew about cats reading this book, but also I've learnt about how society treats the homeless and it's made me much more aware of issues I never really knew much about. 

This book has definitely made me change my opinion of Big Issue sellers.  I've bought the magazine before, but have never enjoyed it, however I have to admit that I used to pretty much ignore the sellers - seeing as I knew I didn't want a magazine I just walked on.  But now having some understanding of their situation I'll make sure I change that in the future and not be another rude passer-by.

But back to Bob - hes an amazing little cat.  All cat owners know their cats have their own personalities and little eccentricities, but Bob sounds like a  very cool cat indeed!

So right now I'm off to knit my own cat a blue scarf and waistcoat set...

Good look to you James and Bob - you deserve  to enjoy every last bit of this book's success x

Title: A Street Cat Named Bob
Author: James Bowen

Cleo by Helen Brown

As a cat lover I knew I would like this book before I even started it as I love reading about any animals, especially cats.
Having two cats myself I could relate to a lot of Cleo's antics and despite making me cry it was a good read.


It took a little while for me to get used to the style of writing, but I soon got into the story and the characters.  However I did find that the writer seemed to hop between talking about the cat and then suddenly she'd be back on the family again which was quite distracting.  I also would have liked more photos inside the book of lovely little Cleo and the family.


This book has been dubbed the next Marley & Me which I wouldn't agree with, but I do think that anyone who loves cats would enjoy this book.

Title: Cleo
Author: Helen Brown