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Cat Got Your Tongue?: Curious Feline Phrases from Around the World
A vibrantly illustrated collection of cat-related proverbs and idioms collected from around the worldâby the New York Times bestselling author of Tiny But Mighty and Cats of the World, beloved by millions online as the Kitten Lady.
Thereâs more than one way to get the job done, or as they say in Finland, âThere are many ways, said Grandma, while wiping the table with a cat. . . .â
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 travellers, 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 by New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. For example:
âąÂ Portuguese: âQuem nĂŁo tem cĂŁo caça com gatoâ or âOne who has no dog hunts with a catâ (we must make do with the resources we have).
âąÂ Yiddish: âVern zol fun dir a blintshik, un di kats zol dikh khapn,â or âMay you turn into a blintz and be snatched by a catâ (a curse expressing ill will).
âąÂ Dutch: âDe kat op het spek binden,â or âtie the cat to the baconâ (to forbid something thatâs very tempting, like kids with a cookie jar).
Featuring proverbs from India, France, China, Malaysia, TĂŒrkiye, Holland, and many moreâin languages from Arabic to Spanishâthis enchanting little book reveals the central role that cats play in cultures everywhere, whether to impart a wise piece of advice, insult a rude neighbour, or as they say in Romania, to âlook like the cat at a calendarâ (appear very confused).
Thereâs more than one way to get the job done, or as they say in Finland, âThere are many ways, said Grandma, while wiping the table with a cat. . . .â
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 travellers, 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 by New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. For example:
âąÂ Portuguese: âQuem nĂŁo tem cĂŁo caça com gatoâ or âOne who has no dog hunts with a catâ (we must make do with the resources we have).
âąÂ Yiddish: âVern zol fun dir a blintshik, un di kats zol dikh khapn,â or âMay you turn into a blintz and be snatched by a catâ (a curse expressing ill will).
âąÂ Dutch: âDe kat op het spek binden,â or âtie the cat to the baconâ (to forbid something thatâs very tempting, like kids with a cookie jar).
Featuring proverbs from India, France, China, Malaysia, TĂŒrkiye, Holland, and many moreâin languages from Arabic to Spanishâthis enchanting little book reveals the central role that cats play in cultures everywhere, whether to impart a wise piece of advice, insult a rude neighbour, or as they say in Romania, to âlook like the cat at a calendarâ (appear very confused).
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Cat Got Your Tongue?: Curious Feline Phrases from Around the World
Cat Got Your Tongue?: Curious Feline Phrases from Around the World
A vibrantly illustrated collection of cat-related proverbs and idioms collected from around the worldâby the New York Times bestselling author of Tiny But Mighty and Cats of the World, beloved by millions online as the Kitten Lady.
Thereâs more than one way to get the job done, or as they say in Finland, âThere are many ways, said Grandma, while wiping the table with a cat. . . .â
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 travellers, 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 by New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. For example:
âąÂ Portuguese: âQuem nĂŁo tem cĂŁo caça com gatoâ or âOne who has no dog hunts with a catâ (we must make do with the resources we have).
âąÂ Yiddish: âVern zol fun dir a blintshik, un di kats zol dikh khapn,â or âMay you turn into a blintz and be snatched by a catâ (a curse expressing ill will).
âąÂ Dutch: âDe kat op het spek binden,â or âtie the cat to the baconâ (to forbid something thatâs very tempting, like kids with a cookie jar).
Featuring proverbs from India, France, China, Malaysia, TĂŒrkiye, Holland, and many moreâin languages from Arabic to Spanishâthis enchanting little book reveals the central role that cats play in cultures everywhere, whether to impart a wise piece of advice, insult a rude neighbour, or as they say in Romania, to âlook like the cat at a calendarâ (appear very confused).
Thereâs more than one way to get the job done, or as they say in Finland, âThere are many ways, said Grandma, while wiping the table with a cat. . . .â
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 travellers, 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 by New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. For example:
âąÂ Portuguese: âQuem nĂŁo tem cĂŁo caça com gatoâ or âOne who has no dog hunts with a catâ (we must make do with the resources we have).
âąÂ Yiddish: âVern zol fun dir a blintshik, un di kats zol dikh khapn,â or âMay you turn into a blintz and be snatched by a catâ (a curse expressing ill will).
âąÂ Dutch: âDe kat op het spek binden,â or âtie the cat to the baconâ (to forbid something thatâs very tempting, like kids with a cookie jar).
Featuring proverbs from India, France, China, Malaysia, TĂŒrkiye, Holland, and many moreâin languages from Arabic to Spanishâthis enchanting little book reveals the central role that cats play in cultures everywhere, whether to impart a wise piece of advice, insult a rude neighbour, or as they say in Romania, to âlook like the cat at a calendarâ (appear very confused).
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A vibrantly illustrated collection of cat-related proverbs and idioms collected from around the worldâby the New York Times bestselling author of Tiny But Mighty and Cats of the World, beloved by millions online as the Kitten Lady.
Thereâs more than one way to get the job done, or as they say in Finland, âThere are many ways, said Grandma, while wiping the table with a cat. . . .â
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 travellers, 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 by New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. For example:
âąÂ Portuguese: âQuem nĂŁo tem cĂŁo caça com gatoâ or âOne who has no dog hunts with a catâ (we must make do with the resources we have).
âąÂ Yiddish: âVern zol fun dir a blintshik, un di kats zol dikh khapn,â or âMay you turn into a blintz and be snatched by a catâ (a curse expressing ill will).
âąÂ Dutch: âDe kat op het spek binden,â or âtie the cat to the baconâ (to forbid something thatâs very tempting, like kids with a cookie jar).
Featuring proverbs from India, France, China, Malaysia, TĂŒrkiye, Holland, and many moreâin languages from Arabic to Spanishâthis enchanting little book reveals the central role that cats play in cultures everywhere, whether to impart a wise piece of advice, insult a rude neighbour, or as they say in Romania, to âlook like the cat at a calendarâ (appear very confused).
Thereâs more than one way to get the job done, or as they say in Finland, âThere are many ways, said Grandma, while wiping the table with a cat. . . .â
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 travellers, 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 by New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. For example:
âąÂ Portuguese: âQuem nĂŁo tem cĂŁo caça com gatoâ or âOne who has no dog hunts with a catâ (we must make do with the resources we have).
âąÂ Yiddish: âVern zol fun dir a blintshik, un di kats zol dikh khapn,â or âMay you turn into a blintz and be snatched by a catâ (a curse expressing ill will).
âąÂ Dutch: âDe kat op het spek binden,â or âtie the cat to the baconâ (to forbid something thatâs very tempting, like kids with a cookie jar).
Featuring proverbs from India, France, China, Malaysia, TĂŒrkiye, Holland, and many moreâin languages from Arabic to Spanishâthis enchanting little book reveals the central role that cats play in cultures everywhere, whether to impart a wise piece of advice, insult a rude neighbour, or as they say in Romania, to âlook like the cat at a calendarâ (appear very confused).
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