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Calling All Pet Lovers: Come Fetch These Books!

Who makes our lives more fun? Our pets! Teddy, my two-year-old Pomeranian mix, is always there by my side whether we’re going for a walk or snuggling up on the couch to watch another episode of Young Sheldon (although he’s more of a Bluey fan). Since there are lots of events coming up dedicated to our little friends, such as National Pet Day on April 11, I’ll be sharing a short list of recommendations for those who can’t get enough of pets and animals.

Book cover of "Find Momo Coast to Coast" by Andrew Knapp.

Sorry Waldo, move aside for Find Momo Coast to Coast, a photography book that fuses a cute border collie and travel photos for the challenge of finding Momo! And believe me, it’s a very immersive way to pass the time. Whether it’s Ontario or California, be jealous of Andrew Knapp and Momo’s road trips across Canada and the U.S. — because who wouldn’t want to travel with their trusty canine? Knapp writes in the introduction that there’s no travel companion more ideal than Momo, which I’m sure no one can disagree with, since he’s unbothered by wrong turns and is always nearby when the nights get cold (sounds like cuddling time to me!). As readers, we’re there sharing the memories with Momo, even if he’s hiding from us behind cars or monuments. The photography is stunning, and it inspires me to travel with Teddy to take similar photos (although he probably won’t sit still long enough for me to take a picture).

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The Way of the Househusband and… Burnout

Book Cover of The Way of the Househusband Gokushufudou by Kousuke Oono Volume 1I don’t know who needs to hear this (everyone?), but The Way of the Househusband is getting an anime (Netflix) this year, so if you haven’t yet discovered this hilarious, wholesome and infinitely uplifting manga series, check it out before it comes out on Netflix – you won’t regret it: Cute puppers? Check. Incredible artwork that captures expressions that border on grotesquely realistic but remain firmly rooted in the manga style? Check. Non-sequiturs flying about based on puns and misunderstandings (because Tatsu is a former yakuza who looks the part)? Check, check, check! A surprising feminist icon highlighting how much invisible labour housewives take on, giving value to that labour and making sure everyone he encounters understands how much work being a house(wife/husband) is? CHECK.

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Pamela’s Picks: Children’s Books For Grownups (and in this case cat lovers too) – Princess Puffybottom – And Darryl

 

As someone who reads any book about cats that she comes across, whether fiction or non-fiction, for children or for adults, there are some that are extra special and Princess Puffybottom – And Darryl by Susin Nielsen is one of them. The story is about a cat who is Princess of her domain but is dismayed by the addition of a puppy to her kingdom. The puppy is messy and uncouth but worst of all he takes attention away from the Princess. Princess Puffybottom knows that this intruder needs to be banished somewhere far faraway. She tries everything to do that including hypnosis, trickery and sabotage but nothing works – it looks like Darryl is there to stay. Princess Puffybottom is sad but no one even notices – except Darryl. Slowly the Princess learns that Darryl has some redeeming features. He worships her, puts her on a pedestal (literally!) and even helps her get extra food. Princess Puffybottom comes to understand that there is room for both a Princess and a companion in her kingdom and life is good again. But what is that, that her human subjects are bringing home on the last page?

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