Cats in May
By: by Doreen Tovey ; illustrated by Maurice Wilson
Contributors: Wilson, Maurice, 1914-1987, illustrator
Publisher: Elek Books
Published: 1959
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
Subjects: Cats; Folklore; Siamese cat; Anecdotes; Cat owners
Other titles: Cats in cahoots.
Description: The Toveys attempt to settle down to quiet life in the country. Unfortunately, their tyrannical Siamese cats have other ideas. From causing an uproar on the BBC to claiming to have been kidnapped, Sheba and Solomon's outrageous behavior leaves the Toveys at their wits' end. Meanwhile, Doreen has to contend with her husband's disastrous skills as a handyman, a squirrel that chews the buttons off all his suits, and a runaway tortoise named Tarzan. Both human and animal characters come to life on the page in these witty stories, including Sidney, the problem-prone gardener, and Blondin, the brandy-swilling squirrel. In a new edition, with 20 delightful black and white illustrations, Tovey's tales are ready for rediscovery by a new generation of cat lovers. A truly enjoyable read for anyone who's ever been owned by a cat, it will tickle your funny bone and tug on your heartstrings.
Notes: Published also under title: Cats in cahoots.

Published "simultaneously in Canada by the Ryerson Press".