Overview
Between these covers, teller and tales finally meet in a warm and joyful new collection that will bring delight to the hearts of readers the world over: James Herriot's Cat Stories. Here are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with the gentleman tramp; and Olly and Ginny, the kittens who charmed readers when they first appeared at the Herriots' house in the worldwide bestseller Every Living Thing. And along with these come others, each story as memorable and heartwarming as the last, each told with that magical blend of gentle wit and human compassion that marks every word from James Herriot's pen.
This enchanting collection features amusing and poignant stores about one of the Yorkshire vet's favorite animals. 2 cassettes.
Synopsis
Between these covers, teller and tales finally meet in a warm and joyful new collection that will bring delight to the hearts of readers the world over: James Herriot's Cat Stories. Here are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with the gentleman tramp; and Olly and Ginny, the kittens who charmed readers when they first appeared at the Herriots' house in the worldwide bestseller Every Living Thing. And along with these come others, each story as memorable and heartwarming as the last, each told with that magical blend of gentle wit and human compassion that marks every word from James Herriot's pen.
Publishers Weekly
Viewers of Herriot's TV series All Creatures Great and Small will find themselves in familiar territory here. We meet Olly and Ginny, feral kittens who disdained indoor life. Frisks's ``spells'' were a puzzle until Herriot learned that the cat licked the medicine saucer of its owner, a terminal cancer patient. Oscar, an injured stray was notable for attending public meetings. Moses, a black kitten, joined a litter of pigs and was accepted by the sow. These heartwarming stories should make an ideal gift for cat lovers. Illustrations not seen by PW. (Sept.)
Editorials
Publishers Weekly -
Viewers of Herriot's TV series All Creatures Great and Small will find themselves in familiar territory here. We meet Olly and Ginny, feral kittens who disdained indoor life. Frisks's ``spells'' were a puzzle until Herriot learned that the cat licked the medicine saucer of its owner, a terminal cancer patient. Oscar, an injured stray was notable for attending public meetings. Moses, a black kitten, joined a litter of pigs and was accepted by the sow. These heartwarming stories should make an ideal gift for cat lovers. Illustrations not seen by PW. Sept.Library Journal
Books by the beloved Yorkshire veterinarian, best-selling author of such titles as All Creatures Great and Small, Every Living Thing, and James Herriot's Dog Stories, are always welcome. Cat lovers in particular will cheer this collection of favorite cat tales from Herriot's veterinary practice. Retired after over 50 years in practice, Herriot continues to entertain young and old alike with his storytelling ability. His current collection includes "Alfred, the Sweet-Shop Cat," "Boris and Mrs. Bond's Cat Establishment," "Moses Found Among the Rushes," and others. Guaranteed to warm the hearts of readers of all ages, this book is sure to be in demand. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 5/15/94.]-Edell Marie Schaefer, Brookfield P.L., Wis.Barbara Duree
Eight years after "James Herriot's Dog Stories", the grand old British veterinarian and raconteur has compiled a similar but much shorter collection, in small gift-book format, of his favorite cat tales. Noting in the introduction that the status of the species has changed dramatically since he began practice in Yorkshire more than half a century ago, he states that cats are now arguably the most popular of all family pets. Of the 10 vignettes excerpted here from previous books, 3 tell how over an extended period of time the Herriots gradually tamed a pair of feral cats; the rest are humorous and/or touching stories about particular felines--and their people--encountered in the course of Herriot's predominantly large-animal work. Although they will recognize most, perhaps all, of the selections (one appeared in 1985 as the children's picture book "Moses, the Kitten"), Herriot's devotees, especially cat lovers, will applaud this encore.From the Publisher
“Christopher Timothy conveys his relish for the countryside and country folk, not to mention animals.... Herriot’s generous nature and honest concern coupled with Timothy’s friendly style are a winning combination.” — AudioFile