Animals
Talk to your cat : how to communicate with your pet
Susie Green
636.8083 /Green
Animals
We all know cats can talk—but how do we find out what our cat is actually saying? Talk to Your Cat is the book that reveals the secrets of the enigmatic feline. With a host of cat lore and wisdom, as well as explaining body language, facial expressions, and the meaning of meows, the book breaks down the mysteries surrounding why cats do what they do! You’ll find information on cat psychology, how breeding controls behavior, finding the root cause of what has made your cat unhappy, and all sorts of fascinating facts to help you better understand your feline friend. Soon you will know everything there is to know about your cat! But we may never understand why they knocked that glass off the table…(Amazon Books)
Cute chibi animals : learn how to draw 75 cuddly creatures
Im, Phoebe, author.
j743.6 Im
Nonfiction, Art / Art History, Animals
"Chibi is Japanese slang for "short," and the characters in Cute Chibi Animals live up to this description, with their cute, roly-poly bodies that make them extremely lovable and huggable. Phoebe Im, the popular Instagram artist behind Bobblejot, shows you how to master this anime and manga drawing style with 75 step-by-step tutorials of your favorite animals, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and more."
I love both of the chibi drawing books from Phoebe Im. This series is certain to be a hit with anyone of any age who likes to draw cute animals. -Casey
A leopard diary : my journey into the hidden world of a mother and her cubs
Suzi Eszterhas
RECEIVED
Nature, Travel, Animals
"Leopards are known for being shy and elusive, and leopard mothers are even more so. Imagine, then, having the rare opportunity to follow and photograph a mother leopard and her cubs. When world-renowned nature photographer Suzi Eszterhas was given the chance to do so, she jumped on a plane to Botswana. And through this collection of informative diary entries and stunning photos, readers are able to share this rare privilege. This compelling chronical of Suzi’s time following a female leopard spans roughly a year and a half, but between the informative first-person observations and the photos of rarely seen moments in the wild, the time flies by. The story begins with Suzi arriving at the Jao Reserve in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and meeting Kambango, the local tracker and guide who would become her close friend and whose knowledge and expertise she relies on throughout. They go immediately to the mother leopard’s den where, after waiting patiently for a number of hours, Suzi catches her first glimpse of the newborn cubs and her joy is palpable. From here on, readers are along for wild ride that is sometimes bumpy (such as a dramatic close encounter with the mother who feared for her cubs’ safety), sometimes smooth (the entries and photo captions are rich with observations of the cubs’ behavior as they grow up, as well as more general information about leopard behaviour) and sometimes even a bit uncomfortable (such as the grim reality of having to watch the cubs learn to hunt by practicing on a wounded kudu calf). Throughout the whole diary, though, the excitement in Suzi’s voice is clear, and her entries are full of her sense of wonder and respect for these amazing and secretive animals. Endmatter includes a Q&A with Kambango, who played such an essential role in this adventure, as well as a glossary of terms."--
Breathtaking wildlife photography accompanies a day-by-day journal of the growth of two leopard cubs under their mother's care. Rich with detail and packed with action shots of the leopard family, Suzi Eszterhas immerses the reader into the world of these animals and gives us a highly privileged peek into the activities of these elusive animals. If you can't get your hands on this new book right away, try one of Suzi Eszterhas's many other wild animal books, including My Wild Life: Adventures of a Wildlife Photographer. -Anne W
Wild animals
Arrhenius, Ingela P., 1967- author, illustrator.
jBOARD BOOK Arrhenius
Board Books, Animals
"Greet the day with friendly animals from the savanna"--
Ingela Arrhenius makes lovely and sturdy board books. Check out her "Where's The ____" series of felt lift the flaps too! -Casey
Boop the snoot
Anstee, Ashlyn, author, illustrator.
jBOARD BOOK Anstee
Board Books, Animals, Humor
Adorable art paired with fun-to-read text shows tots all of the ways they can boop a snoot--as in: poke cute animal noses! They can boop one snoot or two snoots, slow snoots and fast snoots. This interactive board book begs to be poked and prodded as toddlers learn to boop the snoot!
Added by Casey
The animal toolkit : how animals use tools
Jenkins, Steve, 1952-2021, author, illustrator.
j591.5 Jenkins
Nonfiction, Animals
Featuring cut-paper illustrations, this picture book teaches young readers all about what makes a tool a tool--and the remarkable ways animals use them to interact with the world.
Added by Casey
The wolves and moose of Isle Royale: restoring an island ecosystem
Castaldo, Nancy F. (Nancy Fusco), 1962- author.
j599.77 Castaldo
Nonfiction, Animals, Nature
"On Isle Royale, a remote island national park surrounded by frigid Lake Superior, a thrilling drama is unfolding between wolves and moose, the island's ultimate predator and prey. For over sixty years, in what has been known as the longest study of a predator-prey relationship in the world, scientists have observed the importance of wolves to Isle Royale's unique ecology. But due to illness and underlying factors, the population of wolves on the island has dropped while the number of moose has increased, putting the Isle Royale ecosystem in jeopardy."--
This is a fascinating read for young environmentalists! -Casey
Animal watching
Carson, Mary Kay, author.
j590 Carson
Nonfiction, Animals, Nature
"Rewild your life! Outdoor school includes immersive activities to get you exploring for animals by recognizing bird silhouettes, spotting nests, identifying mammals and more."
This entire series, or any of its titles, would make a great gift for outdoor enthusiasts! -Casey
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
Vicki Myron
OverDrive eBook
Animals, Memoir
Experience the uplifting, "unforgettable" New York Times bestseller about an abandoned kitten named Dewey, whose life in a library won over a farming town and the world — with over 2 million copies sold! (Booklist) Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. On the coldest night of the year in Spencer, Iowa, at only a few weeks old—a critical age for kittens—he was stuffed into the return book slot of the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility (for a cat), and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most. As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming community slowly working its way back from the greatest crisis in its long history.
I've heard of Dewey the library cat. I think I read an article about him once. This, however, is an entire book dedicated to the antics of a wonderful and very loved library cat. I want to read it today! (Do you think Elsworth Carmen would go for an ICPL cat? Maybe Dewey II? I'm kidding.) -Hanna
Wonder Cat Kyuu-chan
Sasami Nitori
MANGA Nitori Wonder
Graphic Novels, Animals
An adorable, full-color manga series about a young man who rescues a very special cat. There's more to this kitty than meets the eye! Kyuu-chan loves snacks, cuddles, and bow ties, but most of all Kyuu loves Hinata, the young professional who adopted this mischievous wonder cat into his home. As the two adjust to life together, they discover that they have a lot to learn from each other.
I started reading these comics online, and I found out recently that they're excerpts from a manga series. They usually brighten my day! So kawaii :). -Hanna
If you need some tips on reading your cat's body language, or what they're trying to say to you, this is a good tool. -Mykle