A First Guide to Cats: Understanding Your Whiskered Friend

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

With fun illustrations and easy how-tos, animal expert Dr. John Bradshaw teaches kids how best to care for and understand their best friends: their cats.

Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their feline friends. Told from the point of view of a cat named Libby, this lively, illustrated book allows kids to follow her for a day and learn more about cats, their likes, dislikes, and everything in between, growing children into the best pet owners they can be.

Series Overview: Focusing on cats and dogs, these two books are perfect for teaching kids how to care for their pets.

About the Author

Dr. John Bradshaw (he/him) is an anthrozoologist, animal welfare scientist, and Director of the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Bristol. He is also a New York Times bestselling author.

Author Residence: Southhampton, England

Author Hometown: Southhampton, England

Clare Elsom (she/her) is an illustrator and author, and the creator of the Harriet & Horace series. She has illustrated dozens of children’s books and has been a guest at multiple literary festivals.

Illustrator Residence:Devon, England

Illustrator Hometown:Oxford, England