Japanese Carpentry

A charming look in poetry and art at the inspirational moments our cats provide us with!

This beautiful hardcover gift book presents 84 irresistible cats in all their moods, accompanied by original art and haiku poems highlighting the vital life lessons that we can learn from our furry friends.

you've only nine lives;
don't squander even one
on trying to behave!

sniff and walk away;
casual indifference
is so compelling!

curiosity is the
key ingredient to
any life well lived

Meet the rowdy wanderer cat: a model of fearless curiosity. Then there's the mewler, whose piercing cries cannot be ignored—reminding us to be bold and assertive when we need to be. And you'll surely recognize the free spirit feline, who teaches us to follow our fancies wherever they may lead us. Plus dozens of other inspirational cat characters and personalities!

Acclaimed artist C. B. Fraser uses India ink and antique Japanese prints to create her inspiring cat collages. This one-of-a-kind tribute will be treasured by cat lovers and poetry fans alike!