We know cats are beautiful, secretive, and independent ... but even the most loyal cat owners are often baffled by their own pet's behavior. With veterinarian expert Dr. Gary Weitzman as guide, this fun book helps kids understand what cats are trying to communicate by their body language and behavior. So if you've ever wondered what Fluffy means when she's purring or moving her tail emphatically from left to right--this book is for you! It's full of insights, expert advice, and real-life cat scenarios, and showcases more than 30 poses, so you'll soon learn what each meow and flick of the tail means!

 

This book is part of a book series called How To Speak .

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by National Geographic Kids .

ALINE ALEXANDER NEWMAN is a longtime contributor to National Geographic Kids magazine and a former teacher. She's a life-long animal lover who has written over 50 stories about animals from dogs to cheetahs to dolphins. Her previous books for National Geographic include two chapter books: Ape Escapes! And more True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly and Animal Superstars! And More True Stories of Animals with Amazing Talents . DR. GARY WEITZMAN, veterinarian and President of the San Diego Humane Society, is the former CEO of the Washington Animal Rescue League, and an expert on the public radio show The Animal House. ALINE ALEXANDER NEWMAN has been writing for National Geographic Kids Books and National Geographic Kids Magazine since 1998. She has a MS in Education from Syracuse University.