About the New Cat Book:
In Defense of Cats!
A perhaps long-awaited tribute to cats, the new cat book In Defense of Cats! A 17-Verse Poem for Cat Lovers of All Ages describes, praises and defends cats in a way that’s enjoyable to read and hear over and over again.
Written for cat lovers of all ages (and cat-doubters!), the book features Sir William, a winsome salon cat and admirable protagonist who has the cheek to stand up for himself and his compatriots against those who would defame his kind. With each vignette that he recounts, Sir William further whisks readers and listeners on an insider’s journey into the minds and lives of cats, and then completes his crusade with a sublime appeal to the heart.
It is hoped that schools and community organizations will stage the book as a fun play for children in the years to come. The book is also a fun English book for anyone learning English as a second language.
Our Cat Book Is Now Available at Amazon's Kindle Store!
The first edition of In Defense of Cats! was published online in August 2011 and is available for purchase at Amazon's Kindle Store as a downloadable eBook for your computer, laptop, computer tablet, smartphone or Kindle device. The Kindle reading application is free to download and very user-friendly.
Offered in both American English and British English (also known as the Queen's English or Oxford English), the poetic tribute also features a few illustrations of the cat Sir William and a special medal.
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* Both also include the free Kindle software application for any computer and a few free complete Kindle books such as Aesop's Fables, Pride and Prejudice, and Treasure Island (but those books could vary). Try it out, it's really fun and easy technology!
Inspiration for Writing In Defense of Cats!
Author Janette Noelle Dean originally wrote the poem on a beautiful day in Los Angeles in response to negative comments about cats that she had heard through the years. Her aim with the book is to defend cats and cat behavior with humor by sharing the habits and experiences of domestic cats while also showing concern for wild cats and regard for all people, too.
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he poem is also meant to be a witty allegory for human prejudgments. To reveal the importance of dignity, love and understanding, she found a most appropriate figure in the very individualistic and controversial, yet highly companionable and beloved cat.
Janette named her Sir William cat character after "The Bard" William Shakespeare who is one of the greatest English poets and playwrights in history and known for many poignant monologues. Rose Dean, Janette's mother, brought Janette's vision of Sir William to life in her striking and appealing illustrations.
The Popularity and Importance of Cats and Pets
Cats – and the books, movies, and plays about them – are extremely popular. In fact, according to the 2011-2012 American Pet Products Association's Pet Owners Survey, the most numerous family pet in America is the cat with nearly 40 million households owning over 93 million cats.
Janette and Rose also love dogs and according to the same survey, there are over 78 million dogs in America in over 46 million households. America is therefore quite an animal-loving country (like many other countries) with the survey showing there are over 62% of U.S. households with a pet. (That percentage would be even higher if we also considered households without a pet now that may have had one in the past or will in the future when they can provide the pet with a more appropriate dwelling.)
Most importantly, new worldwide research continues to prove that owning and bonding with pets elevates feelings of well-being and happiness, teaches love and nurturing, and lowers stress.
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