Siamese Cats

Siamese Cats (A Kid's Cat Library series) published by PowerKids Press, September 1999, $18.60

Other titles by Jennifer in the Kid's Cat Library series include:

American Shorthaired Cats
Persian Cats
The Manx: The Cat with No Tail
The Sphynx: The Hairless Cat
Maine Coon Cats

From Booklist Gr. 2-4 These two titles in the new Kids Cat Library series will feed cat fever in younger middle-graders. Shorthaired Cats touches on varying American attitudes toward cats from the Mayflower to the present day, citing their association with the Salem witch trials, their portrayal in the media, and the therapeutic benefits of pet ownership. Manx briefly covers some characteristics of the breed and the myth of how Manx cats lost their tails. The focus on specific breeds and the many color close-ups will satisfy animal fans and may encourage reluctant readers who are enthusiastic about the subject.