From New York Times bestselling author and animal welfare advocate Hannah Shaw — also known as Kitten Lady — a delightful, beautifully illustrated journey into the curious world of cat phrases from every corner of the globe.
Did you know that in German, a catastrophe is sometimes a Katzensprung — literally a "cat's leap"? That in Arabic, cats are said to have seven lives, not nine? That in Japan, the lucky maneki-neko waves you in with one paw, and that across the Mediterranean, a sleeping cat is a sign of a peaceful house?
Cat Got Your Tongue? is a charming linguistic adventure through dozens of feline idioms, proverbs, and folk sayings from around the world — each one accompanied by gorgeous illustrations. Part celebration of language, part love letter to cats everywhere, this is a book to be dipped into, read aloud, gifted, and treasured.
Perfect for
- Cat lovers and word nerds in equal measure
- Lovers of beautifully illustrated gift books
- Anyone curious about how different cultures see and speak about the world
- Fans of Hannah Shaw's Tiny But Mighty and her wildly popular Kitten Lady platform
About the author
Hannah Shaw is a New York Times bestselling author, animal welfare advocate, and the founder of Orphan Kitten Club. Better known online as Kitten Lady, she has dedicated her career to saving the lives of the most vulnerable kittens and educating the public about their care. Her work has been featured on National Geographic, the Today show, and many more. She lives in San Diego with her partner and a constantly rotating family of foster kittens.
