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(W) Hannah Shaw

There's more than one way to get the job done, or as they say in Finland, 'There are many ways, said Grandma, while wiping the table with a cat...' In this charming, gift-worthy collection, renowned kitten rescuer, humane educator, and author Hannah Shaw shares 60 feline-focused phrases gathered during her worldwide travels as an animal advocate. Perfect for cat lovers, language nerds, and avid travelers, Cat Got Your Tongue? presents each saying in its native language along with an English translation, a simple explanation of its meaning and use, and a delightful illustration. Featuring proverbs from India, France, China, Malaysia, Türkiye, Holland, and many more-in languages from Arabic to Spanish-this enchanting little book reveals the central role that cats play in cultures everywhere.