Cats have a reputation for being curious and mischievous. They always get into some kind of trouble caused by their curiosity or tendency to want to play with things. You will see that the author captured all these things when you read her poems.
This book is the story of Hyam, a cat who is an actor. The poems tell of Hyam’s experiences during her life in the theater and as a family pet. Through the poems in this book, Hyam tells her side of the story. The book includes poems on many different topics.
It is difficult to choose between the poems because they are all so good, but some of my favorites are: The Dressing Room where Hyam discovered a juicy pork chop and said “it was much better than a mouse that he had caught”. Rescue – Hyam climbed a tree but did not have the courage to go back down and firefighters had to be called to help. The rattlesnake monster when Hyam couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw a streetcar. Love Story when Hyam’s owner got married and wondered what would happen because until then he was the only man in the house.
This book of poems is ideal for readers of any age, from the youngest to the oldest. Everyone will love these poems but even more so if you are a cat lover. When Hyam describes the various incidents in this book, any cat owner will know what he is referring to because he has seen these things happen many times with his own cat.
Several of the poems will make the reader laugh out loud. The author includes several delightful illustrations that match the poems. The poems contain a very descriptive language that helps the reader to visualize exactly what the author is talking about. The amazing thing about the illustrations is that the author, Pamela Douglas, drew them herself. The author does an excellent job of expressing her creativity through these poems.
After reading this book of poems, I now look at my cat in a different way. I often ask myself: “What is he thinking about me, his owner?” This book of poems is a very enjoyable and entertaining read. It’s just what you need after a long and stressful day! This book is also a great way to introduce your children to poetry.