Robyn Officer

Whimsy seems to be the guiding principle of this sweet little book. This one is all about the art, and Robyn Officer’s distinctive, colorful style makes this book quite the visual treat. Famous quotes about cats are accompanied by cheery images. Illustrations of different cat breeds—anthropomorphized to great effect—inject humor to the volume, and a whole section of witty cat puns, drawn literally, of course, are pure delight. The images are delightful but never overly cutesy, and the show more humor is charming. Five stars! show less

There’s no doubt that this little book is the purr-fect little cat book. There are so many cat illustrations it practically purrs in your hand! There is a section about cat breeds, and one with cat quotes, but my favorite section was all about cat puns. You will also learn useful things, like most beds sleep up to six cats. Ten without the owner. And to err is human, to purr is feline, and a cat can purr it’s way out of anything. How true.

Sweet and charming! This little book is packed with quotes, song lyrics, and even recipes, and the bright illustrations lend a cozy feeling to the experience. Read it any time of year to feel a little Christmas warmth. An absolute delight from cover to cover.

To quote the introduction, this little book “captures the wonder that this special holiday brings with a potpourri of quotations, poems, carols, and more.” Christmas is a special time, and this book touches on many of the reasons we celebrate the season. But many of the thoughts, though centered around Christmas, are appropriate any time, as this quote by James Russell Lowell seems to imply: “Not what we give, but what we share, for the gift without the giver is bare.” Liberally show more illustrated with charming drawings, this little book is a Christmas treasure. show less