‘I care like a cat cares that it’s Wednesday’, Yiddish proverb
Over 65 feline-focused proverbs, phrases and idioms from around the world in an entertaining collection of world-w...
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Over 65 feline-focused proverbs, phrases and idioms from around the world in an entertaining collection of world-w...
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‘I care like a cat cares that it’s Wednesday’, Yiddish proverb
Over 65 feline-focused proverbs, phrases and idioms from around the world in an entertaining collection of world-wide wisdom on the character of cats. Discover the universal language of cats with each phrase presented in the original language and English translation, a brief contextual explanation and with vibrant illustrations by ‘The New Yorker’ cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. Anthologised by California-based animal advocate and kitten rescuer, Hannah Shaw. From Swahili, Farsi and Hindi; to European languages, Afrikaans and Japanese: learn pitying putdowns, characterful observations, and surprising metaphors in authentic global feline phrases. A perfect gift for any cat-loving friend or family member, or to increase your stock of cat-themed wisdom.
Over 65 feline-focused proverbs, phrases and idioms from around the world in an entertaining collection of world-wide wisdom on the character of cats. Discover the universal language of cats with each phrase presented in the original language and English translation, a brief contextual explanation and with vibrant illustrations by ‘The New Yorker’ cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. Anthologised by California-based animal advocate and kitten rescuer, Hannah Shaw. From Swahili, Farsi and Hindi; to European languages, Afrikaans and Japanese: learn pitying putdowns, characterful observations, and surprising metaphors in authentic global feline phrases. A perfect gift for any cat-loving friend or family member, or to increase your stock of cat-themed wisdom.
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Hardback
18.5 x 14.5cm
128 pages
With colour illustrations throughout
American English spelling
18.5 x 14.5cm
128 pages
With colour illustrations throughout
American English spelling
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Reviews
Overall product rating 4.7/5
02 May 2026
By Ms Janette Watters
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Perfect gift for all cat lovers
26 April 2026
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Fun little book, each page has a cartoon picture, a saying in a foreign language with a translation and explanation. Amusing for cat-lovers and linguists.
05 March 2026
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Nice book, and fun. Will be a gift!
