With richly detailed pastel renderings, Caldecott Honor illustrator Diane Goode paints a new rendition of this oft-retold classic fairy tale. All the usual suspects are on hand, yet in this version, the plot gets a little – shall we say – hairier than in the original. Predictably, scruffy Cinderella is chained to the stake of […]
Milton’s Christmas, by Haydé Ardalan / Chronicle Books
This cartoon cat’s self-titled debut landed the laps of cat lovers everywhere this past spring, and here he is again – just in time for Christmas. This time out, Milton makes merry in a sparsely narrated picture book. Ardalan’s real-life cat lends his likeness to the stylishly simple back and white drawings that have him […]
Cats Into Everything, by Bob Walker / Andrews McMeel Publishing.
While most of us would agree that cats love to look down on us, Bob Walker has taken this speculation to new heights – literally. By constructing elevated ramps, seven-foot-high walkways, and floor-to-ceiling climbing posts inside the boldly colored of their home, Walker and his wife, Frances Mooney have created a festive feline funhouse for […]
Waiting to Fly: My Escapades With The Penguins Of Antarctica, by Ron Naveen / Quilt
It’s been said we are judged by the company we keep. What then, could be ascertained of one who willingly falls in with shameless thieves and wing-flapping philanderers who are seemingly incapable of conscience-rousing regret? In Ron Naveen’s case, it says he’s a globally aware field scientist who sees his main research subjects – the […]
Winterizing Your Pets
You are bundling up for a walk through a winter wonderland. You put on your hat, gloves, scarf and make sure your tootsies are wrapped in the best footwear money can buy. Then you grab a leash and take your dog outside with you. Looking down, you realize your puppy is naked as the day […]
Safety First! Care For Your Pet This Holiday Season.
The holiday season is a wonderful ad exciting time for all of us. Our animals are also affected by all of the excitement, but because of their special situations and vulnerabilities, we need to take extra care to prevent unnecessary injuries and illnesses. Let’s start with winter weather issues. Though our animal charges come […]