Sunday Selfie and Something Extra (plus Friendly Fill-Ins)

Happy Sunday!

After last night's scary thunderstorms it is bright and sunny today, and also warmer. I spent the morning watching bird TV and now I'm ready for my afternoon nap 😺

Mum took some snaps as she walked to the shops the other day. She is so happy to be surrounded by trees. Her soul was dying back at our old place. 

I hope I get to see some of this wonderful nature too. She says she'll get a car (though she hasn't driven in years so is maybe a little rusty) so she can drive me around. Maybe she'll get me a stroller too, but the next thing on the list has to be the catio she has been wanting to get me for so long now so she'll be making enquiries early next week. Can't wait!

On the way to the local store

Some lovely green space nearby

We are participating in Friendly Fill-Ins, which is hosted by McGuffy's Reader and 15andmeowing and as always, we're joining The Cat on My Head for their weekly Sunday Selfies blog hop.

Marie's answers:

1. It is worrying when I have to go out and leave Athena on her own.

2. The best part of last week was seeing Athena settle into our new home and looking happy.

3. Every summer, I dread the heat.

4. Once upon a time, in a galaxy far far away....

Athena's answers:

1. It is worrying when Mum doesn't let me have treats.

2. The best part of last week was there were many sun puddles on the bed

3. Every summer Mum complains of the heat.

4. Once upon a time, I was an abandoned little kitten but I got rescued and found a loving forever home very quickly. I'm so sorry it isn't like that for all kitties.

A Thousand Purring Cats #BookReview

Disclaimer: We received a free digital copy of the book from the author. All words are our own. Please also note that some links are Amazon affiliate links.

A THOUSAND PURRING CATS by Susan "Sparky" Kedzie

From Amazon

"A Thousand Purring Cats warmly embraces the healing power of positive relationships. Playful text and images invite smiles and laughter with a surprise tug at your heart, while lively characters gently nudge your child closer when they need it most.

A new feel-good classic your family will want to read and reread for years. Whether you are a cat-lover or not, this book will give you a HUG!"

What did we think?

Here's Mum to tell you!

This beautiful little book is full of breathtaking illustrations that will shower any child with immense healing whenever it is needed, because, let's face it, life can be tough at any age.

Not only are the illustrations, which were inspired by the author's own cats, mesmerizing, but the healing text messages accompanying them are incredibly soothing and will work wonders when needed.  As we cat lovers already acknowledge, cats have amazing healing capabilities. They can help decrease blood pressure and to reduce anxiety, amongst other things. Indeed, Athena does all that for me and so much more.

This lovely book is literally, a big "hug" for any child to turn to when they find life overwhelming,  but it's a lovely book for adults too.

It certainly cheered me up this morning!

If you want to read a book that celebrates the amazing love and power of emotional bonds between pets and humans, then don't miss this book! And if you don't have a cat, the book "nudges" you to accept loving hugs from your favourite human too.

This is definitely one of those books children and even adults will want to pick up time and time again.

To find out more about the author-illustrator Susan Kedzie visit her website here.

Purchase from Amazon UK

A Thousand Purring Cats is also available from Amazon US and Barnes and Noble