If you are a cat parent, you probably have been adopted by at least one cat sometime in your life. That’s exactly what happens in My Pet Human, written and illustrated by Yasmine Surovec. Though totally in black and white, the simple, yet masterfully drawn illustrations grace all 112-pages, making this a true “picture” book.
As the story begins, we meet Mr. Independent, an adorable, stray, tuxedo cat. He revels in his carefree lifestyle; though, he must remain constantly on the lookout for the animal control officer. Kitty prowls his territory where he has the places he can find and mooch food. And he has friends in the neighborhood, Ben the dog, Farrah the cat and George the mouse, who tell him what it’s like to have a home and humans. But our independent cat has no interest and feels sorry for his friends as they do not have the freedom he finds so satisfying.
When a family moves into an abandoned, neighborhood house, our fellow decides to check things out. Smelling macaroni and cheese topped with tuna through an open window and having missed dinner the night before, puss goes to investigate and meets a young girl.
To find out more about our friendly tuxedo cat, his new family, and how he and the young girl bond and “save” each other, you’ll have to read the book.
Written for six- to ten-year-olds, Surovec’s book is an excellent teaching tool with lessons about cat “rescue” and care. Nonetheless, any adult with a love for cats will enjoy it as well.
Surovec is the artist behind the popular blog, Cat vs. Human. Her other picture books are, I See Kitty and A Bed for Kitty. You can also find her on Facebook.
My Pet Human is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback and hardbound versions.
The Cat on My Head is giving away two paperback versions of My Pet Human. For the opportunity to win a copy, leave a comment on this post prior to Friday, October 16, at 5 p.m. EDT. Winners will be selected using Random.org.
Today is the last day to leave a comment for the opportunity to win a copy of Max Cryer’s book, The Cat’s Out of the Bag. This giveaway ends at 5 p.m. EDT today. Click here to leave a comment.
Here’s my review of the book!! We loved it!! https://libraryofcats.wordpress.com/2015/10/30/my-pet-human/
Thank you again!!
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Anyone who lives with a cat or two or twelve knows what a delightful time it can be. Writing about them is probably the most fun ever!
Hi, I am Scout Aspen, a furry friend of Mau and his Bakery! Yes, we, is, me, Aspen, my Scouts Sisfurrs Willow, Mango
, and Tigger, pluses our Moms would love to read this Book! “TheCat’s Out of the Bag” our funniest incident is when Moms took giant White Willow to Petco to visit Santa! Willow got away from Moms and Willow ran around Petco and hid under some shelves! Willow hates Santa! She was afraid, due to her giant size and German Shepherd-sized paws, she would be dropped off at the Island of Misfit Cats& Toys! But, of course, Willow was brought home!
My son would love this book. He is such an “animal person.” I wouldn’t mind reading it myself first (just to check it out, of course!)
Sounds like fun! I’d love to win a copy.
I love Yasmin’s blog and I have her first book titled Cat vs Human like the blog. I would love to win a copy of this book!
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Mac and cheese topped with tuna would surely lure ANYONE! Sounds like a pawsome read! We will recommend it to OUR pet human.
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Very cute illustrations!
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What a lovely book!! We love anything Yasmine does!
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What a cute book! We are glad there are books like this one to help teach kids about rescue animals. 🙂
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Sounds like a cute little book. Sticky little human is only 3 but I bet she’ll like it.
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Looks like a cute book- this 46 year old wants to read 🙂
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What a fun book!! We would love to have a copy!!
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What a cute book. We’re glad to see these kind of books for kids to teach them more about rescue.
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A story aftur mee own heart Lady Janet an Kittiess Blue! Mee picked LadyMum to adopt mee, mew mew mew…
Shee said shee did not know what hitted her 😉
Mee wood luv to reed this story fur sure….
***paw patsss*** Siddhartha Henry an a (shell shocked) LadyMum xxxxxxx
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That sounds like a sweet book.
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This sounds like a cool book.
Shoko
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Oh I would love to win a copy. And I have been adopted several times in the past. It seems as though it is a loving story.
That looks like a very charming and fun book! How nice you’re offering a giveaway!
BeadedTail recently posted…Finally Friday
That looks so cute and I love, love, love the title!
That was a pawsome review for an adorable book.
Annabelle recently posted…That Poor Monkey
Well dat looks and sounds weally cute. Gweat review and cliffhanger.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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I love the kitty’s commentary on taking a bath! Cute story.
Sounds like a very cute book. Perfect for the grandkids! 😀
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Sounds like a wonderful book with a great message as well as a fun story 🙂 Mr Independant indeed a character i am sure a lot of us have met before 🙂 Loves Fozziemum xx
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Great book review……another adorable cat book and it sounds like it would be a fun read for ALL ages!!
Hugs, sammy
Sammy recently posted…Happy Friday
This sounds like such a cute book!
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That sure would be a good read!
How awesome to read about a cats perspective!
What a neat perspective for this book! We bet it’s a great read.
Happy Friday, sweet furriends.
XOXO
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Mr. Independent sounds like the neighborhood kitty here.
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