helianthus13666's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
trashpanda14's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
nyxii's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this book up when one of my students showed it to me in class (she knows I love cats). I was impressed by the artistry and also the amount of information that the author was able to condense and simplify for children. I would definitely recommend this to children 6+/anyone who is looking for some basic behavioral information about cats.
kellyjcm's review against another edition
Might have to purchase this for my non-fiction lover. Found Z reading it first thing in the morning - makes my heart happy. Already requested another in the series on her second-favorite topic: Coral Reefs!
Illustrations really emphasize the information from the text - work hand-in-hand so readers develop understanding. Interesting tidbits about many cat species. Enjoyable and educational - the best pair!
Illustrations really emphasize the information from the text - work hand-in-hand so readers develop understanding. Interesting tidbits about many cat species. Enjoyable and educational - the best pair!
meredithmc's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a cat lady (as evidenced by the fact I have a cats tag on Goodreads) so of course I loved this. But I loved it from a librarian angle too! This is the first Science Comics book I've read, despite knowing about them for a while, and I hope to add this one to my branch's collection. These are a great way to get science into kids' hands in one of the most popular formats out there.
jennamonaco's review against another edition
5.0
Very informative, fun and beautifully illustrated. Also, I'm partial to it because I had a calico cat named Bean so it's automatically a good read in my humble opinion ;).
eutheria's review against another edition
5.0
My 8yo is on a kick where he wants me to read graphic novels out loud. Since they’ve been around 200 pages, I’m counting them
books_n_pickles's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely essential reading for anyone who has or loves cats! I've lived with them for most of my life and I still learned tons.
This comic isn't just a fact dump; we follow the story of Bean, a homeless kitten turned internet celebrity, as she explains how her rise from survival to super-stardom couldn't have happened without her keen predatory instincts (nature) and ability to adapt to social environments from solitude to kitty crowds to beloved pet (nurture). It's a super cute way to get tons of information--and answers to so many questions I've had over the years but had just written off as adorable, inexplicable quirks.
For those of you more canine-inclined, Andy Hirsch has also done a Science Comic about dogs. I haven't read that one, but I'd been looking forward to Cats ever since it first came up in the metadata audit seven months ago. I am delighted to say that it's so much more interesting and wonderful than I even expected. Go forth and learn!
This comic isn't just a fact dump; we follow the story of Bean, a homeless kitten turned internet celebrity, as she explains how her rise from survival to super-stardom couldn't have happened without her keen predatory instincts (nature) and ability to adapt to social environments from solitude to kitty crowds to beloved pet (nurture). It's a super cute way to get tons of information--and answers to so many questions I've had over the years but had just written off as adorable, inexplicable quirks.
For those of you more canine-inclined, Andy Hirsch has also done a Science Comic about dogs. I haven't read that one, but I'd been looking forward to Cats ever since it first came up in the metadata audit seven months ago. I am delighted to say that it's so much more interesting and wonderful than I even expected. Go forth and learn!