{"product_id":"9780593836385","title":"Cat Got Your Tongue?","description":"Author: Shaw, Hannah\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780593836385\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE US\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 15 Jul 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 128\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vibrantly illustrated collection of cat-related proverbs and idioms collected from around the world-by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTiny But Mighty \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCats of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, beloved by millions online as the Kitten Lady.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vibrantly illustrated collection of cat-related proverbs and idioms collected from around the world-by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTiny But Mighty \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCats of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, beloved by millions online as the Kitten Lady.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere'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. . . .\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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, \u003ci\u003eCat Got Your Tongue? \u003c\/i\u003epresents each saying in its native language along with an English translation, a simple explanation of its meaning and use, and a delightful illustration by \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker \u003c\/i\u003ecartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. For example-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e.\u003cb\u003e Portuguese\u003c\/b\u003e- \"Quem n o tem c o ca a com gato\" or \"One who has no dog hunts with a cat\" (we must make do with the resources we have).\u003cbr\u003e.\u003cb\u003e Yiddish\u003c\/b\u003e- \"Vern zol fun dir a blintshik, un di kats zol dikh khapn,\" or \"May you turn into a blintz and be snatched by a cat\" (a curse expressing ill will).\u003cbr\u003e.\u003cb\u003e Dutch\u003c\/b\u003e- \"De kat op het spek binden,\" or \"tie the cat to the bacon\" (to forbid something that's very tempting, like kids with a cookie jar).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing proverbs from India, France, China, Malaysia, T rkiye, Holland, and many more-in languages from Arabic to Spanish-this enchanting little book reveals the central role that cats play in cultures everywhere, whether to impart a wise piece of advice, insult a rude neighbor, or as they say in Romania, to \"look like the cat at a calendar\" (appear very confused).","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46726962282654,"sku":"UBD-9780593836385","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780593836385.jpg?v=1776490896","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780593836385","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}