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1. Abercrombie, Barbara; Graham, Mark (illustrator) (1994). Charlie Anderson. London: Puffin Books / Penguin Group (NZ). Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, creases & scuffing spine, minor edgewear, label on flyleaf. Delightful children's picture story about a cat called Charlie who has two homes, two names, and two families who love him. The full-age illustrations bring the story of this very lucky cat to life. ISBN/ASIN: 014054464X. Our Book No: 40087. $12 AUD.

3. Adams, Saskia (editor); Flanagan, Kitty (foreword) (2017). Dogs that Make a Difference: Inspiring Stories of Dogs Bringing Hope, help and Happiness to People's Lives (New ed). Melbourne: Penguin Random House Australia. 273 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, colour photos, minor edgewear, bottom corners two pages defective corners (printing error). The Volunteers with the Delta Society share stories of their firsthand observation of how therapy dogs can make a special difference to the life of persons facing difficulty. Meet Lucy the Labrador, who helps autistic children come out of their shell. Paris, whose special connection with a stroke victim helped his recovery. Elmo, the poodle with whom prisoners let down their guard. And Maggie, whose easy going nature prompts pensioners to reach out to her. The information from Delta's dog training expert will help you enhance the special qualities of your own dog. The inspiring stories of how the four-legged heroes help to make changes to many lives every day. Edited by Saskia Adams. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143788003. Our Book No: 41357. $20 AUD.

4. Adulyadej, His Majesty King Bhumibol ; Rachawat, Chai (cartoonist); Sirindhorn, Princess Maha Chakri (preface) (2004). The Story of Tongdaeng, Cartoon Version: Biography of a Pet Dog (Reprint ed). Bangkok: Amarin Printing and Publishing Public Company. 172 pp. Paperback small narrow quarto, very good condition, colour cartoons, minor edgewear cover corner tips. In 2002 His Majesty the Thai King wrote the book "Tongdaeng" which was the story of his intelligent and devoted dog. This was a very popular book which had the English version printed alongside the Thai version. For this version, Chai Rachawat illustrated the King's story. To enhance comprehension, Mr Chaiwent (the cartoonist) added more pictures, including the Chitralada Villa, Dusit Palace and Klaikangvol Palace in Huahin. The colourful cartoons were very lively, giving an illustration of movement. There is additional information about Tongdaeng and other dogs raised by the King. This very special book will help raise awareness about Thai stray dogs and if given the right home with plenty of love and kindness, they will give back what they are given. The cartoons will bring a smile to many faces. ISBN/ASIN: 9742729174. Our Book No: 30212. $30 AUD.

5. Ainsworth, Ruth; Trew, Rosemary (illustrator) (1958). The Snow Bear (Australian ed). London: William Heinemann. 69 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, flexible cloth covers, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, some edgewear corner tips & spine ends, rubber stamp. A school reader by Ruth Ainsworth. It contains five stories for young adults about two children named Hans and Trudy who lived in a cottage at the foot of a mountain called Snow Bear (a rock at the top looked like a bear). Their father tends to a herd of mountain goats. They have many adventures in their mountain home, including buying a baby goose called Pippa at a local fair. Illustrated by Rosemary Trew. The five stories: The snow bear, A knock in the night, The goat's nursery, Scarlet and white, The goose fair. Australian edition. Our Book No: 29770. $20 AUD.

6. Alexandra, Belinda (2020). The Divine Feline: A Chic Cat Lady's Guide to Woman's Best Friend. Sydney: Murdoch Books. 271 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, black velvet spine, blue boards, decorative gilt border front cover, illustrated endpapers, minimal colour loss few places endpapers (printing error) Belinda Alexandra, a popular Australian writer of historical novels, is also an ardent cat lover. In this beautiful book she shares the bond between women and their cats. Belinda shares her own experiences, looks at the relationship between women and cats throughout history, and solves behavioural questions in a whimsical and practical way. A very special book for any cat lover. Illustrated by Murdoch Books. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760525750. Our Book No: 40939. $25 AUD.

7. Anonymous (1913). POSTCARD: Colour Card Depicting a Ginger Tabby Cat with a Bell. [USA]: Publisher Not Stated. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, very good condition, colour drawing one side, written text on reverse side, corners & background little rubbed, some light toning, minor edgewear. Postcard oblong, colour drawing one side (no 7072 in corner). This beautiful cat is very life-like. The written text on reverse side is dated 1913. The stamp is a one cent U.S. stamp. Our Book No: 40163. $15 AUD.

8. Anonymous (1955). POSTCARD: Dachshund Puppy Wearing a Red Cap. City Not Stated: Publisher Not Stated. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, very good condition, colour picture one side, crease top edge, no written text on rear side, minor edgewear. Postcard oblong, colour photo. This beautiful Dachshund is very life-like with large brown eyes. The dachshund came from Egypt, but however has become the national dog of Germany. (Broadly estimated date, 1950s.). Our Book No: 40191. $12 AUD.

9. Antesberger, Helmut (1985). The German Shepherd Dog (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Reprint ed). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational. 88 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, colour photos, black & white drawings, minimal edgewear. ISBN/ASIN: 0812029828. Our Book No: 5386A. $12 AUD.

10. Ashmont; Perry, Joseph Franklin (real name) (1893). Kennel Secrets: How to Breed, Manage and Exhibit Dogs (1st ed). Boston: J. Loring Thayer Pub. Co. 348 + 46 pp. Hardback large octavo, no jacket, good condition only (reading copy), minimal cancelled ex-library, navy cloth cover (embossed gilt dog front cover, gilt spine lettering), black & white plates, frontispiece with tissue guide, front hinge split, rear hinge little split (all pages firm), spine ends frayed, corners covers little bumped, corners front cover worn & frayed, pages lightly toned, few small marks rear cover, few small stains fore-edge last page, small hole rear endpaper, few edge tears & slight loss front endpaper, bookshop sticker front pastedown, rubber stamp title page, remains old library label rear pastedown. Very heavy (1.7 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. First edition of a popular old classic textbook on dog breeding and management from the 1890s. 'Ashmont' [Joseph Franklin Perry] states in his notes that Nature's apparent methods, effects and requirements have been extensively dealt with to protect the kennel from drugging, and reducing that by hygienic and dietetic practices. Every important subject has been fully discussed. The simplest language was chosen and needless technical expressions excluded. The illustrations of dogs add value, as they are true to life, and some have the nearest approaches to perfection. (The bookplate and rubber stamp are from The Warren Memorial Library, Cumberland Mills, Maine.). Our Book No: 40737. $60 AUD.

11. Badger, Louise; Kershaw, Lawrence (2012). Todo in Tuscany: The Dog at the Villa (Reprint ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 307 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, pages faintly toned, faint colour loss base spine, minor edgewear jacket (tiny scuff & stain base bottom edge). This delightful heart-warming story is about a dog named Todo who had been waiting at the house 'Poggiolino' since his mistress died over two years before. He was cared for at the home by a neighbour. Louise Badger and Lawrence Kershaw were not thinking of buying the first house they looked at in Tuscany. They were still thinking about the move from London, but they fell in love with the little dog with a big grin, waiting at the gates. They begin to restore Poggiolino to life, unlocking her past, and giving their beloved dog a second chance. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444708271. Our Book No: 28501. $18 AUD.

12. Bailey, Paul (2004). A Dog's Life (Reprint ed). London: Penguin Books. 181 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, small black & white drawings, pages lightly tones as common, minor edgewear. Paul Bailey, a British author, covers the 16-year period when his persistent companion was an adorable collie called Circe. He recalls all the moments that have been important to him through a series of funny and moving sketches. He proves that a dog's life is something to be celebrated. ISBN/ASIN: 0141011963. Our Book No: 25048. $12 AUD.

13. Ball, Murray (1984). Footrot Flats 9. Melbourne: Orin Books. 80 pp. Paperback narrow oblong quarto, very good condition, black & white cartoons, minor foxing edge title page & inside rear cover & page edges, spine rubbed, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. Collection of cartoons by the New Zealand cartoonist Murray Ball. No 9 in this series (1984). Our Book No: 2622. $12 AUD.

14. Barber, Antonia; Bayley, Nicola (illustrator) (1993). The Mousehole Cat (Reprint ed). London: Walker Books. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, corner tips front cover little scuffed, tiny scuff fore-edge rear cover, minor edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. A children's picture story based on an old Cornish legend of Tom Bawcock. The beautiful drawings make this very special story come alive. The author has a cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall. ISBN/ASIN: 0744523532. Our Book No: 29962. $12 AUD.

15. Barnes & Noble, publisher (2005). CALENDAR 2005: Cats: Includes Mini Grids of May-Dec. 2004 (1st ed). London: Barnes & Noble Publishing. Inc. 12 + 3 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour photos, corner tips covers little scuffed, few corner tips slightly creased, minor edgewear. This calendar is illustrated by cat photos, with a full page colour plate on one side and the days of the month on the other. Each photo has a little story about the cat's breed and markings. These beautiful photos would keep any cat loving person happy for ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0760751374. Our Book No: 40527. $15 AUD.

16. Basset, Brian (2000). Comic Syndication Portfolio: Red and Rover (1st ed). Washington, DC: Washington Post Writers Group. 17 (includes folder) pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, coloured card folder (loose sheets inserted), black & white & colour cartoons, staple top corner black & white cartoons slightly rusted, crease top spine folder, minimal edgewear. Daily syndicated comic strip, Red and Rover, that was first published in 2000. Autobiographical, about unconditional love between a boy and his dog Rover. Originally syndicated for the first ten years by the Washington Post Writers Group (until 2010), but now by Andrews McMeel Syndication. Strips are usually set around the end of the 1960s or the beginning of the 1970s. The coloured card folder contains two pages with Brian Basset’s biography, four colour pages of cartoon strips, and eight pages of black & white cartoons. Our Book No: 30776. $35 AUD.

17. Bently, Peter; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2011). Muddypaws Goes to School (1st ed). Bath: Parragon. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback large wide quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, full-page colour drawings, minimal edgewear jacket. First edition. A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Muddypaws follows Ben to the first day at school. Full of humour - the story of two inseparable friends. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. The scarce first edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781445436807. Our Book No: 29046. $20 AUD.

18. Bloom, Amelia (2003). Cat Massage: New Ways to Indulge Your Feline Friend. Sydney: Lansdowne Publishing. 80 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), colour drawings, minimal edgewear jacket. In this little book, Amelia Bloom shows you practical and straight-forward techniques to massage your feline friend. It can be used for fun and relaxation, but can also benefit your cat's health. A delightful way of releasing your own stress as well. This would be a great gift book for a cat loving person. ISBN/ASIN: 1741100461. Our Book No: 24023. $12 AUD.

19. Booth, Louise (2014). When Fraser Met Billy: The Rescue Cat that Transformed a Little Boy's Life (1st ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 310 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, tiny mark fore-edge, minor edgewear corners. This is the story of a 4-year-old autistic boy named Fraser. He was prone to anxiety and sudden emotional traumas over the smallest of things. He changed when he met Billy the beautiful grey and white rescue cat who had been abandoned by his owners. Billy was constantly at Fraser's side and had a very calming effect on him. The author is Fraser's mother. The family live on the Queen's Balmoral Estate where her husband Chris is the Estate's electrician. This wonderful story will make you laugh as well as cry and rejoice at the power of the bond between a child and his cat. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444769234. Our Book No: 29329. $18 AUD.

20. Bowen, James; Jenkins, Garry (2012). A Street Cat Named Bob (1st p/b ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 275 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. This is the story of Bob the cat who James Bowen nursed after he found him curled up in his hallway. The author’s life was turned around after he and Bob became inseparable and their diverse and sometime difficult lives would change for the better as their scars healed. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444737103. Our Book No: 40045. $12 AUD.

21. Bradshaw, John (2013). Cat Sense: The Feline Enigma Revealed (1st ed). London: Allen Lane / Penguin Books. 306 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), many black & white drawings, figures, minor edgewear, sticker front cover jacket, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve (Brodart). John Bradshaw, a British animal behavior and welfare expert, uses groundbreaking research into human-animal interactions to reveal the fascinating world from a cat's perspective. Eloquent, humane, and filled with valuable advice, this book aims to appeal as much to cat owners as it does to those wishing to understand the latest science of animal behavior. The author is a biologist and founder of the renowned Anthrozoology Institute, University of Bristol. He has studied cats and their bond to owners for 25 years. (Sticker states: As seen on BBC's Horizon 'The Secret Life of the Cat'.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781846145940. Our Book No: 29023. $28 AUD.

22. Brash, Nicholas; de Paauw, Wendy (illustrator) (1989). Alphacats. Sydney: Hutchinson Australia / Bow Press. 54 pp. Hardback large square quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour illustrations, minor edgewear jacket. This beautiful children's picture book by Nicholas Brash is a fun and unusual way to teach children the letters of the alphabet. Australian locations are added to the cat's names to make a rhyme. For example: "Kakadu Katherine, with her Knapsack full of Knick-Knacks, cooks her Kettle on the Kindling, Knitting the night away." An Australian animal or two is hidden in each of the 26 (A to Z) pictures for you to find. Beautiful intricate illustrations by Wendy de Paauw. ISBN/ASIN: 0091696305. Our Book No: 27817. $30 AUD.

23. Braun, Lilian Jackson (2003). The Cat Who Brought Down the House (1st p/b ed). London: Headline. 244 pp. Paperback, good condition, spine creased, pages faintly toned, base spine rubbed, small tear base front cover, minor edgewear. A Jim Qwilleran feline whodunnit. Qwill and his two detecting felines solve a mystery surrounding the arrival of a film actress, and the birdnapping of her Amazon parrots. ISBN/ASIN: 0755305256. Our Book No: 26232. $12 AUD.

24. Brearley, Joan McDonald (1991). The Book of the Shar-Pei (1st ed). Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications. 224 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial cover, very good plus condition, black & white & colour text-photos, few full-page colour photos. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book provides a wealth of useful information for all Chinese Shar-Pei owners. There are over 200 full-colour photos and factual details. The author's firsthand experience and admiration for these ancient and beautiful dogs make this a very special book to own. ISBN/ASIN: 0866226265. Our Book No: 22126. $35 AUD.

25. Brown, David (2014). Learn to Draw Dogs (New ed). London: HarperCollins. 63 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & one-colour drawings, few one-colour photos, bottom corner front cover little bent, minor edgewear, reader creases along spine. This book will help you to draw dogs like a professional. The easy-to-follow guide, has step-by-step illustrations, helpful hints, how to choose the right medium, using photos, how to include the dog's surroundings. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007925223. Our Book No: 29799. $15 AUD.

26. Brown, Helen (2018). Bono: The Rescue Cat who Helped Me Find My Way Home (1st ed). Sydney: HarperCollins. 303 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minimal edgewear corner tips. This is a warm and often funny book about love, life and recovery. It's also a book about a very special rock-star rescue cat with a big heart that Helen was enticed to adopt upon coming to live in New York. By the author of "Cleo”, and based on her Huffington Post blog. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733338045. Our Book No: 40193. $20 AUD.

27. Browntrout, publisher; Boniece, M.E. et al. (photos) (2002). CALENDAR 2002: The Literate Cat Deluxe CALENDAR (1st ed). San Francisco: Browntrout Publishers. 12 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour photos, tiny hole first two pages, tiny tear one hole used for hanging, corner tips covers little creased, minor edgewear. This calendar is illustrated with cat photos, with a full page colour plate on one page and the days of the month on the other with two small photos and a notable piece of literature about cats. Includes one bonus image with 4 month (Sept. - Dec. 2001) planner. These beautiful photos would keep any cat loving person happy for ages. ISBN/ASIN: 076313810X. Our Book No: 17900. $15 AUD.

28. Bruce, Mary Grant (1952). Billabong Riders (1st English stated ed). London & Melbourne: Ward, Lock & Co. 192 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket (flap price-clipped), very good condition (in very good dustjacket), red cloth boards, frontispiece, edges lightly foxed, rear cover jacket little marked (reverse side lightly toned & foxed, slight loss spine ends, corners slightly worn), light foxing endpapers & top title page, frontispiece slightly loose bottom edge (other pages firm), protected by removable Brodart semiarchival plastic sleeve. Australian adventure novel for young adults, originally published in Australia 1942. The Billabong folk ride again, this time in wild country, bringing cattle overland from the North. With them we share the droving life, its comradeships, adventures, dangers and laughter. This is a story of good horses and dogs, their owners; and the boy who found among them a new chance in life. Final book in the Billabong series (Burnet 38.5, and no. 263 bottom of spine dustjacket). Jacket cover scene: Boy named Rob working. Last title listed: Billabong Riders (last in series, published 1942). Printed in Great Britain by Ebenezer Baylis and Son, Ltd, The Trinity Press, Worcester and London. Our Book No: 30650. $40 AUD.

29. Bruce, Robert (1997). Dingoes and Other Poems (New ed) [Colonial Poets Series]. Canberra, Cook: Mulini Press. 12 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card covers, frontispiece, staples little rusted, minor edgewear. The first published book of poetry by Robert Bruce appeared in 1875, published by the Adelaide Advertiser. His tales are in verse form and his work precedes Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson. The lead poem is about a dingo (Australian native dog). (No 13 in the Mulini Colonial Poets series.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949910716. Our Book No: 40013. $20 AUD.

30. Burke, Di; Small, Mary; Dicandia, Jogn (illustrator) (2009). Seek! An Illustrated and Pictorial Tribute to Australia's Tracker Dogs in the Vietnam War. Aspley, QLD: ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee, Queensland. 43 pp. Paperback thin octavo, very good condition, card covers, stapled, colour & black & white photos, few creases rear cover, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written names). Di Burke and Mary Small relate the story of the important tracker dogs that were part of the Vietnam War. There are also a few photos of the explosive detection and security dogs involved in Afghanistan, Somalia and Timor-Leste (East Timor), in more recent times. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980448009. Our Book No: 26462. $25 AUD.

31. Bush, Karen (2007). Everything Dogs Expect You to Know (1st ed). London: New Holland (UK). 256 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear jacket (rear cover little rubbed, few faint biro marks). This book is packed with facts, stories and trivia as well as answers to the questions that every dog owner wants to know. There are quotations, and canine humour for light reading. ISBN/ASIN: 9781845379544. Our Book No: 28594. $20 AUD.

32. Butterfield, Moira; Mendez, Simon (illustrator) (2011). Muddypaws (New, p/b ed). Bath, UK: Parragon. 24 pp. Paperback large square quarto (29 x 25 cm), very good condition, colour drawings, minimal creasing front cover, minor edgewear. Muddypaws, by Moira Butterfield, illustrated by Simon Mendez (2011). A delightful children's picture story about a very special puppy. Ben could not decide on a name, until his new puppy found his own name because of his liking for muddy puddles. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781445428147. Our Book No: 28097. $15 AUD.

33. Calhoun, Mary; Bonners, Susan (illustrator) (1981). Audubon Cat. New York: Eagle Library / William Morrow. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, pictorial cover (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (little chipped, closed tear top spine, tiny piece missing base spine, flap price-clipped). This beautiful children's picture story by Mary Calhoun about the adventures of Hilda the cat will delight cat lovers. Set in the Rockies, this story is full of fun and shows her love of all forms of wildlife. Beautiful illustrations by Susan Bonners show the beauty of a Western autumn and a very charming feline heroine. ISBN/ASIN: 0688322530. Our Book No: 28010. $20 AUD.

34. Cameron, Bruce W. (2017). A Dog's Purpose (Reprint ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 319 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, minor edgewear, corner tips on covers little bent, edges & pages lightly toned, crease in flyleaf. Delightful American novel about a dog's many lives, with a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This charming story now has a movie of the same title. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760551452. Our Book No: 30018. $12 AUD.

35. Cameron, Bruce W. (2017). A Dog's Way Home (Reprint ed). London: Pan Books. 324 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, corner tips covers faintly creased, minor edgewear. This novel by Bruce Cameron is the story of Lucas Ray and his rescued puppy Bella, a pit bull terrier. The story has a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. After being forcefully separated as an illegal dog, Bella escapes and tracks through the wilderness to find her human. A charming story from the author of "A Dog's Purpose”. ISBN/ASIN: 9781509855940. Our Book No: 30532. $12 AUD.

36. Catherall, Arthur; Smith, Stanley (illustrator) (1970). Duel in the High Hills (Special Australian ed). London / Melbourne: J. M. Dent & Sons / Cambridge University Press (Australia). 156 pp. Paperback, very good condition, flexible covers, black & white drawings, rear cover little marked, minor edgewear corners & top edge. Australian school edition. This school reader for young adults is about a 13-year-old boy named Temba who has to get help alone, after his father is wounded by a snow leopard in the Himalayan Hills. The snow leopard finds peace with her kittens in the Indian Hills, after being hunted and wounded. This book is suitable for older children. Our Book No: 29113. $15 AUD.

37. Church, Christine (1998). Housecat: How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Sane and Sound (Reprint ed). New York: Howell Book House. 193 pp. Hardback wide octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, black & white text-photos & drawings, colour frontispiece, faint foxing edges, minor edgewear jacket corners lightly worn (top corner tips scuffed, faint foxing reverse side), endpapers little creased near spine (printing error). Christine Church provides a complete practical guide to creating a safe, healthy, stimulating world for your cat, written specifically for indoor-only cats. She discusses how to recognize and alleviate stress to a rundown of litter on the market to how to remove cat fur from your furniture. A wonderful book for cat lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 0876051425. Our Book No: 41170. $25 AUD.

38. Clarence, Captain; Payne, Graeme (illustrator) (2003). The Very Cool Cats of Jacamasu. Grafton, NSW: Captain Clarence Enterprises. 54 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear bottom corner tip front cover. Captain Clarence provides a children's picture book with poems about cats. The large colourful illustrations by Graeme Payne and humorous poems make this a fun book. Suggested age 4 - 8 years. Published in Grafton, New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 097503331X. Our Book No: 28632. $20 AUD.

39. Clarke, Lynne A. (2012). A Place for a Friendly Lion: Living and Learning in Africa. [Adelaide]: Self-Published: Lynne A. Clarke. 219 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos, minimal edgewear, few tiny marks flyleaf, autograph (author's written dedication). Lynne A. Clarke lived and taught at Msalato near Dodoma in Tanzania for two and a half years, from 2010 to 2012, but found herself the learner. This book is written with charm and wit, and follows on from her previous book 'Munguishi Weavings'. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646583488. Our Book No: 27220. $30 AUD.

40. Clarke, Mollie (1946). The Four Cats [Little Things Series]. [Sydney]: [Ayres & James]. 14 pp. Paperback small quarto, pictorial coloured card covers, stapled (staples rusted), fair plus condition, colour drawings, small tear across spine & pages, covers & pages toned as usual, edgewear (small edge tears & corner creases), old price mark front cover. A delightful collectible book for children of all ages. The bright colourful drawings and simple text will appeal especially to very young children. (No date but 1946, Trove.) SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 21656. $12 AUD.

41. Collier, Margaret (1995). Border Collies (1st ed). Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T.F.H. Publications. 224 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour text-photos & drawings, slightly slack spine, front flyleaf removed. This book, illustrated with almost 200 full-colour photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for a Border Collie. ISBN/ASIN: 0793811872. Our Book No: 4829. $13 AUD.

42. Cooper, Gwen (2010). Homer's Odyssey: The Touching True Story of the Blind, Abandoned Kitten who Became the World's Bravest Cat (1st ed). London: Bantam Books. 287 pp. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, black & white vignette photos, minimal edgewear. This is a once-in-a-lifetime story of an extraordinary cat and his human companion. It celebrates the refusal to accept limits-on love, ability, or hope-against overwhelming odds. ISBN/ASIN: 9780593066409. Our Book No: 26207. $15 AUD.

43. Coren, Stanley (2010). Born to Bark: My Adventures with an Irrepressible and Unforgettable Dog (1st ed). New York: Free Press. 303 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos & drawings (including title page), minor edgewear jacket, remainder mark bottom edge. Stanley Coren, the Canadian psychology professor and expert on dog behaviour, writes about his most memorable dog, a Cairn terrier named Flint with whom he formed a firm bond. He has had a few dogs since but the adventures of Flint are uppermost in his mind, and in this very special book he remembers his time with him. ISBN/ASIN: 9781439189207. Our Book No: 30170. $25 AUD.

44. Corrin, Ruth; Hurford, John (illustrator) (1991). Mr Cat. Auckland: Random Century. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Ruth Corin about Grandpa worrying that his cat is getting too fat. A sensitive story about childbirth for children. Illustrated by John Hurford. ISBN/ASIN: 1869411234. Our Book No: 9730. $16 AUD.

45. Cox, Tom; Mullen, Edie (illustrator) (2008). Under The Paw: Confessions of a Cat Man (Reprint ed). London: Simon & Schuster. 240 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, edges little foxed (mainly top edge), pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. Tom Cox writes about owning seven of the most charismatic cats in Norfolk. He particularly tells the story of his long and chequered relationship with 'The Bear', his oldest and most sensitive survivor moggy. ISBN/ASIN: 9781847371416. Our Book No: 28336. $15 AUD.

46. Coxon, Michele (1998). The Cat who Lost His Purr (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, covers creased, laminate slightly lifting corner tips front cover, light toning inside covers, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture story by Michele Coxon about a cat named Bootle. Bootle looks everywhere for his lost purr, and only finds it when his owners return. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. A wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 187584645X. Our Book No: 29415. $12 AUD.

47. Coxon, Michele (2000). Where's My Kitten? A Hide-and-seek Flap Book (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 13 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (lift-up flaps), crease along spine, laminate lifting corner tips front cover, light imprint inside rear cover, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture counting book has a surprise on every page. Lift the flap to help Mother Cat look for her adventuresome kitten. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. Written by the author of The Cat Who Lost His Purr. Novelty item: liftup flaps. ISBN/ASIN: 1875846859. Our Book No: 27954. $12 AUD.

48. Coxon, Michele (2002). Kitten's Adventure (Australian ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture story by Michele Coxon is about a kitten named Bonnie. Bonnie goes on an adventure and meets many different animals and birds. The exquisite illustrations are by the British author. A wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0864614853. Our Book No: 29751. $15 AUD.

49. Crawford, Anne; Lovick, Caroline (with) (2015). Ralf: How a Giant Schnauzer Brought Hope, Happiness and Healing to Sick Children. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 258 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, pages faintly toned, top corner rear cover creased, few light creases front cover, minor edgewear. The story of a very special Giant Schnauzer named Ralf. He had a very unhappy life in Tasmania, until the Lovick family rescued him and took him home to Melbourne. One day The family took him to compete at the Royal Melbourne Show. It was here that his potential as a therapy dog was noticed. He began working at Trinity Manor nursing home followed by The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. His story is by turns heart-warming and inspiring, and is packed with the amusing antics of this wonderful dog. It is a true tale of how the love of a human owner can change a dog's life and how the love of a dog can bring hope to the people who need it the most. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760111229. Our Book No: 30535. $18 AUD.

50. Dale, Rodney (1997). Cats in Books: A Celebration of Cat Illustration Through the Ages (1st ed). New York: Harry N. Abrams. 112 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & black & white drawings, illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear jacket. This delightful book has 100 illustrations (75 in colour), drawn from 1000 years of manuscripts and books. Selected and introduced by Rodney Dale. Includes the creations of Edward Lear, Beatrix Potter, Dr. Seuss, Bernard Kliban, and Jim Davis. Cat lovers and book lovers alike will be enchanted by the cats shown in this distinctive book. The author puts the cats and the illustrations into historical and literary context. ISBN/ASIN: 0810940450. Our Book No: 31036. $30 AUD.

51. Dando-Collins, Stephen (2012). Caesar the War Dog (1st ed). Sydney: Random House. 300 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, bottom corner front cover little creased, slight indentation rear cover (sticker removal), minimal edgewear. Novel for young adults, based on the true stories of heroic military and service dogs who save many lives. This is the story of Caesar the chocolate labrador and his handler Corporal Ben Fulton who trains Caesar to be a sniffer dog in the Australian Army. They both are sent to Afghanistan where Caesar proves his worth, finding hidden explosives and saving lives. During an ambush, Caesar is separated from Ben who is wounded and evacuated to hospital. Ben is sent home and he and his family search for clues to find out where Caesar is. It is a long road home, and Caesar must face many hardships along the way before this loyal and brave dog is reunited with his family. The rear of the book has some true stories about war dogs. Suggested reading age: Primary school age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742756318. Our Book No: 29432. $12 AUD.

52. Daniels, Elva George (1997). Pippy's Diary (1st ed). New York: Vantage Press. 43 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, old price marks. A wonderful story for young adults by Elva George Daniels, but actually told by Pippy the cocker spaniel. He was born in Australia, and in his diary relates his many true-life adventures, both in high society, and on the streets of New York City and Brisbane, Australia. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0533116155. Our Book No: 23078. $15 AUD.

53. Davis, Jim (2000). Comic Syndication Portfolio: Garfield (1st ed). Kansas City, MO: Universal Press Syndicate. 33 (includes folder) pp. Paperback small quarto, coloured card folder (loose sheets inserted), very good condition, black & white & colour cartoons, minor edge creasing folder, staple holes sheets (not cartoons), tiny edge tear one sheet, tiny rust mark one sheet, minimal edgewear. Comic syndicate portfolio for Garfield, the famous cat, drawn by American cartoonist Jim Davis, first published in 1978. The information sheets contains: Garfield profile: Cat facts: A giant in the industry: Who's comics tops?: Top drawers, Garfield, a cartoon classic (3 pages): Jim Davis takes care of Garfield/Garfield takes care of Jim Davis (3 pages): Milestones in Garfield history (2 pages): Garfield and Dilbert tops in top papers: The biggest strips in big newspapers: Comics survey: The verdict's in - most favourite comics. The comic strips are: 2 single pages, 2 folded single pages (foreign language), 4 folded black & white single pages, 2 colour folded single pages (all have comics on one side and reverse side blank). A lot of fun for Garfield fans. Our Book No: 30777. $40 AUD.

54. Davy, Vickie (editor); Adams, Saskia (editor); Warren, Katrina (foreword) (2011). PetRescue's Amazing Dog Stories: True Tales of Second-chance Dogs and the Lives They Changed (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Group. 277 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. This uplifting collection contains over 100 original Australian dog stories of canine survival, loyalty and unconditional love. These stories come from vets, volunteers, and adopted families and show how important and enriching having a pet in your life can be. The first author, Vickie Davy, is a co-founder of PetRescue, which re-homes 20,000 dogs each year. ISBN/ASIN: 9780670075690. Our Book No: 28402. $20 AUD.

55. de Bernieres, Louis; Baker, Alan (illustrator) (2001). Red Dog: An Australian Story (1st Australian ed). Sydney: Alfred A. Knopf / Random House Australia. 119 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), single-colour drawings, some edgewear bottom edge cloth cover, jacket cover photo differs from stock photo. Australian novel by Louis de Bernieres, based on a famous red kelpie who lived in Dampier, Western Australia. 'Red Dog' has now become a star in a major motion picture. The author states that the stories are based upon what really happened to Red Dog, but the characters are invented, except John. The real Red Dog was born in 1971, and died in 1979. His bronze statue is just outside the town of Dampier. First Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 1740510852. Our Book No: 17443. $18 AUD.

56. de Casembroot, Judy (1961). Spaniels [Pedigree Books in Pictures series]. London: B. T. Batsford. 64 pp. Hardback square octavo, dustjacket, good plus condition (in good dustjacket), full-page black & white photos centre spread, edgewear jacket (edge tears), front free flyleaf foxed (rear flyleaf slightly), pages lightly toned, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. A delightful heritage book from 1961 containing 40 cute full-page photos of spaniels, plus plenty of text explaining the popular spaniels family of dogs, including details on the main breeds, including cocker spaniel, American cocker spaniel, field spaniel, Irish water spaniel, English springer spaniel, and Welsh springer spaniel. Black & white photos by Judy de Casembroot. A book in the Pedigree Books in Pictures series from B. T. Batsford. ISBN/ASIN: B001AW1MJU. Our Book No: 8675. $20 AUD.

57. de Fossard, Esta; Bartram, Haworth (photographer) (1976). Catkin: The Curious Kitten (1st ed). Melbourne: Childerset. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour photos, minor edgewear. A delightful Australian children's picture story about the adventures of a cat, by Esta de Fossard. Photographs by Haworth Bartram. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0909404100. Our Book No: 3157. $15 AUD.

58. de Kretser, Michelle (2008). The Lost Dog (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 343 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. This novel by an Australian writer is set in present-day Australia and mid-20th century India. It is a mystery and a love story, an exploration of art and nature, a meditation on ageing and the passing of time. A gripping modern novel which examines the weight of history and different ways of understanding the world. A beautifully written novel that brilliantly contrasts new cityscapes and their inhabitants with the wild, ancient continent beyond. The collision of the primal and the civilised, modernity and the past, and home and exile. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741756067. Our Book No: 30379. $15 AUD.

59. Dean, Josh (2012). Show Dog: The Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-perfect Purebred (Reprint ed). New York: HarperCollins. 393 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos (including frontispiece), black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket, edges & pages lightly toned. The American author spent a year alongside rising star Jack, a champion Australian shepherd, and his canine and human friends. Follows Jack as he matures over a course of a year, from still-improving adolescent to seasoned adult show dog. Also looks at the fascinating world of breeders and dog show fanciers. Admire the frontispiece photo of Jack as a puppy. ISBN/ASIN: 9780062020482. Our Book No: 27689. $20 AUD.

60. Dicks, Terrance; Littlewood, Valerie (illustrator) (1989). Goliath and the Cub Scouts (1st ed) [Adventures of David and Goliath Series]. London: Piccadilly Press. 52 pp. Hardback small, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. Adventure story for young adults. David's dog Goliath - an enormous mongrel - insists on going wherever David goes. For once, David is glad he came along as Goliath solves the mystery of the missing medal. Collectible hardback edition, written by the author of some Doctor Who stories. ISBN/ASIN: 1853400637. Our Book No: 1967. $12 AUD.

61. Disney, Walt; Memling, Carl (adaptor); Crawford, Mel (illustrator) (1966). Walt Disney Presents the Ugly Dachshund: Adapted by Carl Memling from the Motion Picture "The Ugly Dachshund" (Reprint ed) [A Big Golden Book]. New York: Golden Press. 28 pp. Hardback folio (32.3 x 24.3 cm), very good condition, pictorial cover, many colour drawings, some edgewear corners, small sticker rear pastedown. Wonderful children's picture story about a Great Dane who thinks he is a Dachshund. This version is adapted by Carl Memling from the Walt Disney film. Illustrated by Mel Crawford. A Big Golden Book that appeals to any age. (Golden Press no 10860.). ISBN/ASIN: B001JD0BTC. Our Book No: 22549. $20 AUD.

62. Dosa, David (2010). Making the Rounds with Oscar: The Inspiring Story of a Doctor, His Patients and a Very Special Cat (Reprint ed). London: Headline Review / Hachette. 248 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition (reading copy), pages toned as common, top edge lightly foxed, bottom corner tip front cover creased, minor edgewear. David Dosa is a doctor at Steer House Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre on Rhode Island. He relates the true story of a very special cat named Oscar, who sits with and comforts the patients, and can apparently sense when they are ready to die, which enables staff to let the families know that the end is close. His story of pet therapy is warm and sometimes funny, and it is a true insight into a world rarely seen from the outside. ISBN/ASIN: 9780755318124. Our Book No: 29027. $12 AUD.

63. Dovers, Robert (1957). Huskies (1st ed). London: G. Bell & Sons. 219 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white photos, edges & endpapers, lightly foxed, minor edgewear jacket (spine edges rubbed, reverse side lightly toned). The author was in charge of three teams of huskies for a year in the Antarctic. In this book he writes about his adventures during this time. Our Book No: 25292. $15 AUD.

64. Dudley, Ernest; Nockels, David (illustrator) (1970). Arthur (1st ed). London: Frederick Muller. 42 pp. Hardback square octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white & colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear, light creasing endpapers, few scratches & dents jacket (tiny scuff top spine, sticker mark front cover), old tape marks pastedowns & jacket flaps. This beautifully illustrated children's picture story by Ernest Dudley is about a white cat named Arthur who ate with his paw. He has many adventures, including being rescued by Prince Philip in his famous helicopter! This is a gentle happy story which will appeal to animal lovers of any age. The author is well-known as the BBC's Armchair Detective. Illustrated by David Nockels. Published by Frederick Muller. ISBN/ASIN: 0584620012. Our Book No: 27527. $20 AUD.

65. Eustace, May (1979). 100 Years of Siamese Cats (Australian ed) [One Hundred Years]. Sydney: Cassell. 106 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, minor edgewear jacket (minor foxing reverse side), minor foxing edges, owner's written name. Australian edition of a book by May Eustace, an Irish cat fancier and judge. A wonderful book for all cat lovers about the remarkable history of the Siamese cat. There is a beautiful poem by Michael Joseph about a Siamese cat at the rear of the book. ISBN/ASIN: 0726926671. Our Book No: 3474. $15 AUD.

66. Finden, Susan (2010). Casper the Commuting Cat: The True Story of the Cat Who Rode the Bus and Stole Our Hearts (1st ed). London: Simon & Schuster. 226 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, minor edgewear jacket. First edition. A warm touching true story about a very special black & white cat who traveled on the local buses in Britain. ISBN/ASIN: 9780857200082. Our Book No: 26703. $15 AUD.

67. Fleetwood, Lisa; Pile, Nancy (editor) (2016). Destination Dachshund: A Travel Memoir - Three Months, Three Generations and Sixty Dachshunds ( ed). Sydney: Lisa Fleetwood. 263 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, single black & white photo, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. An amusing and heartfelt true story by Lisa Fleetwood that will resonate with travel and dog lovers alike. She explores the bond of family, the abiding love we have for our pets and the grieving for loved ones, both human and hound. The author and her family embark on the trip of a lifetime just days after the loss of their beloved dachshund, Coco. They had a dachshund spotting competition for finding dachshunds across 15 countries. This very special book offers a unique twist on the travel memoir with remembrance for those loved and lost, at the heart of the family's journey through Turkey, Russia, the Baltics, Europe and the United States. ISBN/ASIN: 9780994591401. Our Book No: 30544. $25 AUD.

68. Flinders, Matthew; Macarthur-Onslow, Annette (illustrator) (1997). Trim: The Story of a Brave, Seafaring Cat (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 52 pp. Hardback very small, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, blue endpapers, single-colour drawings, minimal edgewear. (This copy title: A Biographical Tribute to the Memory of Trim, by Matthew Flinders. Illustrated by Annette Macarthur-Onslow.) Little children's book about the true story brave cat, Trim, who travelled with Matthew Flinders on his sea voyages around the world, including circumnavigation of Australia starting from Sydney. As written with affection by the famous British navigator, Matthew Flinders, himself. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207196140. Our Book No: 9324. $12 AUD.

69. Fogle, Bruce (2005). Travels with Macy: One Man and His Dog Take a Journey through North America in Search of Home (Reprint ed). London: Ebury Press. 304 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, maps, minor edgewear jacket. Bruce Fogle, the British bestselling author and vet, together with his beautiful golden retriever named Macy, retrace the footsteps of John Steinbeck in his 1962 book 'Travels with Charley'. This is a wonderful travel adventure written with great joy and humour, exploring the United States, a land of overwhelming grandeur and people of extraordinary spirit. A great story for all dog lovers and people who like adventure. ISBN/ASIN: 0091899141. Our Book No: 23559. $20 AUD.

70. Fogle, Bruce (2007). If Your Cat Could Talk: A Language Course for Humans (Revised ed). London: Dorling Kindersley. 160 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, minor edgewear corners front cover, faint impressions front cover This very special book by Bruce Fogle will help any cat person to develop a better relationship with their cat, learn how the cat communicates using its behaviour, body language, and voice, and discover the real relationship between cats and people. Includes a chapter on getting older and illness. The many photos will keep any cat person happy for ages. (Originally published in 1992 as 'Know Your Cat’, here revised.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781405319867. Our Book No: 41177. $20 AUD.

71. Fook, Jan (editor); Hawthorne, Susan (editor); Klein, Renate (editor) (2003). Cat Tales: The Meaning of Cats in Women's Lives (1st ed). Melbourne: Spinifex Press. 219 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, single-colour & black & white text-photos, minor edgewear corner tips, faint foxing edges, tiny black texta marks bottom edge & front cover. This beautiful book has more than 80 women from many countries and cultures who tell their stories about their feline friendships. There are cats of all colours and sizes from the city, the bush, and the farm. Cats who open fridges, sign contracts, and cats-in-drag. The many photos have different coloured backgrounds such as green, purple with the black or tabby cat the main feature. A wonderful gift fur a cat lover. ISBN/ASIN: 1876756373. Our Book No: 30205. $20 AUD.

72. Forsythe, Frank E.; Forsythe, Annie (writer); Somers, Jim (drawings) (2000). Frankly Speaking: Excerpts from the True Memoirs of a Remarkable Cat. Maroochydore, QLD: Annie Forsythe. 67 pp. Paperback small trade, good condition, black & white & colour drawings, spine ends rubbed, covers little creased & rubbed, cover corners slightly creased, minor edgewear. This is a very funny story about a cat named Frank. He tells his story and many adventures through his human family. The book is related in an up-beat style, Frank’s droll and rather acerbic wit preludes sentimentality. ISBN/ASIN: 0646393243. Our Book No: 30395. $18 AUD.

73. Fox, Mem; Denton, Terry (illustrator) (2005). Night Noises (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group. 32 pp. Paperback wide small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner front cover little creased (few minor scratches), minor edgewear. Australian children's picture story about a very special lady named Lily Laceby who is nearly ninety, and lives in a cottage in the hills with her dog Butch Aggie. This book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143501480. Our Book No: 28517. $12 AUD.

74. Gallico, Paul; Burton, Jane (photographer); Gallico, Virginia (photographer) (1982). Honorable Cat (Reprint ed) [Honourable Cat]. New York: Crown Publishers. 158 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. Paul Gallico has written a delightful classic of verse written by a cat about the feline character, embedded in a sumptuous picture gallery of cat photos. ISBN/ASIN: 0517548879. Our Book No: 10762A. $15 AUD.

75. Gallico, Paul (2011). Jennie (New ed) [Essential Modern Classics]. London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 347 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. Young adults fiction novel about Peter, a boy who wakes from a serious accident to find himself transformed into a cat. The world is a dangerous place for him, until he is befriended by the kindly cat Jennie. This beautiful story is as special as the first time it was published in 1950. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007395194. Our Book No: 28821. $12 AUD.

76. Galsworthy, John; Earl, Maud (illustrator); Chris, the Dog (1930). Memories (Reprint ed). London: William Heinemann. 71 pp. Hardback quarto, papered boards, good condition, black & cream drawings, illustrated endpapers, four colour plates (including frontispiece, all with tissue guards), endpapers lightly toned & little foxed, pages lightly toned, top edge toned, fore-edge & bottom edge lightly toned, spine little faded, spine ends lightly rubbed, inner hinge slightly split (pages firm), owner's written name & date. The wonderful story by novelist John Galsworthy about his favourite black cocker spaniel Chris. The beautiful life-like illustrations make this a suitable book for adults and older children. At times it seems that the spaniel is telling the story himself. A delightful book for any dog lover. Our Book No: 29342. $40 AUD.

77. Gardner, Nuala (2007). A Friend Like Henry: The Remarkable True Story of an Autistic Boy and the Dog that Unlocked His World (1st ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 342 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), frontispiece. The author is a community nurse and qualified midwife and mother of Dale and Amy, both being autistic. This is the inspiring account of a family's struggle to break into their son's autistic world, and how a beautiful golden retriever dog transformed their lives. ISBN/ASIN: 9780340934012. Our Book No: 22639. $25 AUD.

78. Gernhardt, Robert; Gernhardt, Almut (illustrator); Talbot, Kathrine (translator) (1980). What a Day! (1st translated ed). London: Jonathan Cape. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, delightful colour drawings, spine ends & cover corners little rubbed, flyleaves & title page little toned & foxed, edges lightly foxed. A children's picture book originally published in Germany under the title 'Was fur ein Tag' in 1978. A collection of verse about cats by Robert Gernhardt and sketches by Alma Gernhardt. The life-like illustrations would appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0224018442. Our Book No: 29105. $15 AUD.

79. Gibb-Cumming, Sally (1987). Who Lives in Your TV? Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Lilyfield Publications. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (few black & white), minor edgewear. A charming fairy story by Sally Gibb-Cumming about some little telves (TV elves) who work inside every television set. Jaffa the cat seems to know what these cheeky little telves are up to. A delightful book with bright colourful illustrations that will entertain children and adults alike. ISBN/ASIN: 0730101789. Our Book No: 23220. $25 AUD.

80. Glebe, Early Literacy Project; Akhurst, Brendan (illustrator) (2005). Glebe on Toast. Sydney: City of Sydney Council / SCRIBE Connections. 27 pp. Paperback short oblong octavo, very good condition, full-page colour photos & drawings, minor edgewear. Delightful local children's picture story about Glebe (Sydney Inner West). Toast the dog has lots of favourite places she likes to visit, and they are all in Glebe. Text by Glebe Early Literacy Project. Drawings and photos by Brendan Akhurst. A drawing of Toast in imposed on photos of Glebe, including the public housing estate, a park, the fish market, Broadway Centre, etc. A Sydney City Council project. ISBN/ASIN: 0975119621. Our Book No: 24175. $25 AUD.

81. Gravett, Emily (2009). Dogs (Reprint ed). London: Macmillan Children's Books. 26 pp. Paperback small square quarto, good condition, colour drawings, some ccreasing covers & few pages, minor edgewear corner tips. This children's picture book by Emily Gravett covers most of the popular dog breeds. The expressive words that the author uses to describe the dogs and the charming drawings will appeal to any age. Look for the surprise narrator towards the end! ISBN/ASIN: 9780230712485. Our Book No: 41675. $12 AUD.

82. Gray, Jeffrey A. (1980). Ivan Pavlov [Modern Masters]. New York: Viking Press. 153 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black cloth spine, pages lightly toned, reverse jacket lightly toned (minor edgewear), few small marks endpapers, owner's written name. Biography of the Nobel-Prize-winning Russian physiologist who discovered the conditioned reflex during experiments with dogs. This concise account of his life and works follows the development of Pavlov's theories of brain function, behavior, and personality, based on the concept of conditioning. Jeffrey Gray also discusses Pavlov's critics and followers, especially in the Soviet Union, and assesses his contribution to our understanding of behavior, brain and mind. ISBN/ASIN: 0670404578. Our Book No: 28822. $18 AUD.

83. Greaves, Laura (2018). Dogs with Jobs: Inspirational Tales of he World's Hardest-working Dogs (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Random House Australia. 317 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour & one black & white photo, minor edgewear. Laura Greaves relates amazing true stories about some of the hardest-working dogs in the world. Molly Polly is a diabetes alert dog. Bailey keeps the Seagulls away from the heritage vessels at the Australian National Maritime Museum.Daisy, the collie mix, who is a full-time guide dog for another dog. A wonderful inspiring book for animal lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143784807. Our Book No: 41172. $20 AUD.

84. Greenop, Frank S; English, Hal (illustrator) (1965). Catapult for Tom: What He Learned from a Dog [Moorooba Books]. Sydney: Greenop & Greenhalgh. 14 pp. Hardback small thin quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial boards, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, spine lightly worn (small tear), covers lightly scuffed & marked, pages & pastedowns lightly toned, cover corners little bumped, fore-edge front cover lightly dented, fore-edge rear cover little rubbed, title on front cover little rubbed. (Estimated date, 1960s, Trove catalogue.) An Australian children's picture story book about a boy using a catapult to scare of a dog. However, he gets lost and the very same dog saves his life. Our Book No: 27834. $12 AUD.

85. Grogan, John (2007). Bad Dogs have More Fun: Selected Writings on Family, Animals, and Life from The Philadelphia Inquirer (1st ed). Philadelphia: Vanguard Books. 247 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), minimal edgewear jacket. First edition. A collection of over 75 newspaper articles from "The Philadelphia Inquirer", including his interaction with dogs, written by former columnist John Grogan. ISBN/ASIN: 9781593154684. Our Book No: 26419. $12 AUD.

86. Gurr, Robin (1955). Red Pepper: The Story of an Australian Horse (Reprint ed). Sydney: Australasian Publishing Company. 86 pp. Paperback, good plus condition, flexible green cloth covers, black & white drawings, edges covers little frayed, corner tips covers & few pages little creased, spine ends little worn, pages lightly toned, possible library marks front endpapers (label removal), minor edgewear. This reader for young adults, written and illustrated by Robin Gurr, is about a pony named Red Pepper who grew into a fine race horse. In his later years he was owned by a girl who loved horses, and he found a new friend in a Dalmatian dog, but he had many adventures on his way to a better future. A wonderful story inspired by "Triple Glass". Our Book No: 29119. $20 AUD.

87. Haddon, Celia (2015). Toby the Cross-eyed Stray: A Story of Love, Death and Cats (1st ed). London: Hamlyn. 240 pp. Paperback small trade, good condition, colour photos inside covers, spine creased, light toning pages, rear hinge slightly split (pages firm), covers minimally creased & marked, minor edgewear corner tips. This is the story of a cross-eyed, bedraggled, ginger stray who comes into Celia's life just when she needs him most. Celia tells about her alcoholic struggles as a Fleet Street journalist during the 1960s. Celia's husband Ronnie is a former war correspondent with an amazing career, and he forms a strong bond with Toby, and finds him a comfort during his battle to survive cancer. Toby and Tilly (a former rescue cat from a shelter and featured in Celia's previous book) learn to tolerate each other and both comfort Celia when Ron loses his battle with cancer. This is a warm uplifting story that shows how cats can help you through hard times. ISBN/ASIN: 9780600630982. Our Book No: 30598. $12 AUD.

88. Halpern, Sue (2014). A Dog Walks Into a Nursing Home: Lessons in the Good Life from an Unlikely Teacher. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 310 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear corners. This is the very special story of Pransky the Labradoodle, and her American owner. Pransky taught her well-meaning owner the essence of being faithful, charitable, loving and sometimes prudent. They both trained as a certified therapy-dog team, and visited people in nursing homes. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760110604. Our Book No: 28933. $18 AUD.

89. Hanson, Michele (2013). Absolutely Barking: Adventures in Dog Ownership (1st ed). London: Simon & Schuster. 310 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pages faintly toned, minor edgewear jacket. A witty look at dogs in Britain, an important aspect of British life. Written by a popular columnist for dog-lovers everywhere. ISBN/ASIN: 9780857204912. Our Book No: 28587. $18 AUD.

90. Hare, Brian; Woods, Vanessa (2013). The Genius of Dogs: How Dogs are Smarter Than You Think (1st ed). New York: Penguin Group. 367 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, illustrated endpapers (dog photos), minor edgewear jacket, base spine little bumped. A revolution in the way we can understand dog intelligence. The author has spent years researching dogs and how they think. His research has taken him around the world and changed forever what we know of how dogs think and what they understand. His seminal work has acquainted him with every kind of dog from the tiniest shelter puppy to the exotic New Guinea Singing Dog. This very special book explains what the new cognitive science means for dog owners and the daily life of people with dogs. ISBN/ASIN: 9780525953197. Our Book No: 30420. $30 AUD.

91. Harrison, Frederick (1989). Travelling Cat: A Journey Round Britain With Pugwash (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins. 112 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, light foxing edges & few pages, small scuff front cover, rear cover lightly marked, minor edgewear. Frederick Harrison recounts the people and places he and his cat Pugwash encountered on their journey around Britain. Beautifully written with a wry humour, warmth and a wonderful sense of the ridiculous, this very funny and endearing book has many photos that are as entertaining as the text. ISBN/ASIN: 0586206949. Our Book No: 28347. $12 AUD.

92. Harrison, Lyn; Slim, Lady (foreword) (1961). Clippy: Is the Story of a Little Poodle Dog Living in London. Sydney: Oswald Ziegler Publications. 47 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings (few single-colour), board edges tioned & little stained, inner hinge little split (pages firm), minor insect damage front cover, pages lightly toned, some edgewear, autograph (author's written front free flyleaf). This charming story is told by Clippy, a poodle who found a home with the author Lyn Harrison and her husband, at their home in Hyde Park Gate, London. The drawings and the way Clippy explains his thoughts on any topic and situation he finds himself in are very amusing. Funds from the sale of this book were donated to Dr Barnardo Homes and the RSPCA. (No date, but 1961 or 1962, Trove.). Our Book No: 26102. $15 AUD.

93. Hartnett, Sonya (2007). Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf (New, 1st printing ed). Melbourne: Penguin Books. 191 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear. A shimmering, ultimately joyful novel for young adults by Sonya Hartnett. A story of journeying towards courage and freedom, of finding the will to live a life beyond expectation. Satchel O'Rye dares to think that his dreary life might change when he spies a strange doglike animal at a nearby mountain that he thinks may be the rare, striped Tasmanian tiger. As the devoted son of an impoverished couple in a dying rural town, he must weigh in balance the life of his most cherished dog and the freedom of a mysterious rare animal. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143006794. Our Book No: 27469. $15 AUD.

94. Hartnett, Sonya; Masciullo, Lucia (illustrator) (2015). Come Down, Cat! (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group Australia. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner tip front cover lightly creased. A children's picture story about Nicholas and his cat. Cat won't come down from the roof, and Nicholas wants her to come inside where she will be safe and warm. This is a story of bravery, friendship, and the things that we are capable of doing for those we treasure the most. Shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143506997. Our Book No: 29340. $15 AUD.

95. Hayward, Janet (2007). Living Proof that Cats do have Nine Lives (1st ed). Wollombi, NSW: Exisle Publishing. 151 pp. Hardback small wide octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), minor edgewear jacket, spine ends little rubbed. This book is a collection of true stories from around the world, in which the heroes and heroines appear to prove these theories without a shadow of doubt. The stories include cats who have survived horrendous natural disasters, others who have travelled unbelievable distances to return home, and heart warming stories of once neglected and abandoned cats who have gone on to become show winners! ISBN/ASIN: 9780908988983. Our Book No: 40251. $18 AUD.

96. Hill, Herminie Warner (1970). Pekingese (Reprint ed) [Foyles Handbooks]. London: Foyles Handbooks / W. & G. Foyle Ltd. 78 pp. Hardback small, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white photos, spine ends little bumped, minor toning front flyleaf & edges, minor edgewear, cover photo differs from stock photo. A Foyles handbook by Herminie Warner Hill about Pekinese dogs. Pedigree list at the rear. (Originally published, 1957. This copy is the 1970 reprint, with black & white photo of a pekingese on the front cover. No ISBN in book, assigned to later reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 0707103797. Our Book No: 6960. $12 AUD.

97. Hissey, Jane (1999). Ruff (Reprint ed). London: Random House Children's. 32 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto, very good condition, tables, colour illustrations including endpapers, spine little faded & creased, few light creases covers & some pages, minor edgewear corners. An old Bear and friends special story time book. A woolly dog bounces into the playroom without a name or a home. He has never had a birthday! Old Bear and the other toys are full of birthday ideas for their new-found friend. ISBN/ASIN: 9780099327813. Our Book No: 29768. $12 AUD.

98. Holloway, Monica (2009). Cowboy and Wills (1st p/b ed). London: Pocket Books. 279 pp. Paperback trade, good plus condition, black & white photos, crease front cover, faint impression marks front cover, minor edgewear. This extraordinary true story of an autistic boy and the golden retriever dog who changed his life. ISBN/ASIN: 9781847399557. Our Book No: 25937. $12 AUD.

99. Horowitz, Alexandra (2016). Being a Dog: Following the Dog into a World of Smell (1st ed). London: Simon & Schuster. 323 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. Examines how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other and humans. The author is a cognitive scientist who understands dogs. This practical book will delight dog lovers interested in understanding why their dogs do what they do. The author of "Inside of a Dog" investigates the powerful sense of smell sense of dogs, and how they are able to detect drugs, cancer, land mines, termites - and what they know about the weather. ISBN/ASIN: 9781471159923. Our Book No: 30160. $20 AUD.

100. Horsley, Pea (2010). Heart to Heart: Incredible and Heartwarming Stories From the Woman Who Talks With Animals (1st ed). London: Harper Element. 284 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, spine little creased, minor edgewear. This is the story of Pea Horsley, a professional animal communicator who tracks lost animals, helps troubled pets and explains how to understand your pet. The author describes the fascinating characters she meets through her inspirational work with cats, dogs and other animals. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007326600. Our Book No: 28980. $15 AUD.

101. Hubbard, Athleen; Gidas, Marie (illustrator) (1984). A Pen and Four Paws, by Horrie Hamish Hubbard. Melbourne, Kew: National Guide Dogs. 32 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, stapled, card covers, black & white drawings, yellow-tinted paper, minor edgewear. Children's literature. Cats have always played an important role in the training of guide dog puppies. There are always several around the National Guide Dog Training Centre in Kew, Melbourne The reason for this is that guide dogs of the future must be familiar with cats and consider them good friends. This delightful little book is suitable for all ages, as Horrie the cat has made sure to include easy-to-read poems and the charming drawings to make the poems come alive. Includes photo of the author and his cat Horrie. Our Book No: 23894. $12 AUD.

102. Hughes, Cledwyn; Foreman, Michael (illustrator) (1969). The King who Lived on Jelly and Other Stories (Special Australian ed). London / Sydney: Routledge & Kegan / New Century Press. 186 pp. Paperback, good plus condition, purple & white illustrated flexible covers, black & white drawings (many full-page), edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, rear white cover marked (small scuffed spot), few bottom page corners creased, some edgewear, rubber stamps. A British school reader containing 16 short stories that have interesting titles such as: The Seller of Sunshine and Controller of Rainbows, The Lamb with the Tongue of Gold, and Five Good Dogs with Cold Noses. (Purchased from school library sale.). Our Book No: 30034. $20 AUD.

103. Ivory, Lesley Anne (1991). Cats in the Sun (1st ed). London: Collins. 24 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, pictorial endpapers, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. Cat lovers will love this delightful book with the bright artistic sketches and happy stories by Lesley Anne Ivory, the well-known English illustrator. She tells one story about her visit to Africa where she saw two nests of kittens at a cafe. She visited daily for a week to see how they were going, the owner said "she could have one kitten, no problem!" "Oh yes, there is a problem," said her husband. "She already has twelve at home"! First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0001913921. Our Book No: 2502. $20 AUD.

104. Ivory, Lesley Anne (1993). Cats Among the Toys (1st ed). London: HarperCollins. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, minimal edgewear jacket. Her delightful full-page paintings of cats are accompanied by colour drawings of collectable toys. The author combines her three loves, cats, toys and design. The little cat stuffed with catmint is Octopussy's favourite toy - he searches for him on every page. This beautiful book is a treasure trove of cats and historical toys which will appeal to all cat lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 0001936433. Our Book No: 26266. $14 AUD.

105. Jack, Felicity (2000). Faithful Friends: A History of Animal Welfare in North Melbourne [Annals of Hotham, Volume 2]. Melbourne: Hotham History Project. 96 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, many black & white text-photos, minimal creasing covers. The history of the Lort Smith Animal Hospital and the Lost Dog's Home, North Melbourne. The dedication and generosity of many people who have devoted their time, money and expertise to welfare of animals is a central part of this important book. ISBN/ASIN: 0958611114. Our Book No: 20270. $15 AUD.

106. Johns, Rowland (editor) (1950). Our Friend the Retriever: Curly-coated, Flat Coated and Golden (3rd ed) [Our Friend the Dog Series]. London: Methuen & Co. 88 pp. Hardback very small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photo frontispiece, small edge tears jacket (flap price-clipped), pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear, bookshop sticker, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. A tiny collectible book providing detailed information about retriever dogs and their different breeds. ISBN/ASIN: B000LJOPOC. Our Book No: 11735. $12 AUD.

107. Johnson, Pam (1994). Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems (Reprint ed). Berkeley, CA: Crossing Press. 154 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good plus condition, black & white photos & drawings, minimal edgewear. The author is a feline behaviour consultant who works on a referral basis by veterinarians. ISBN/ASIN: 9780895947109. Our Book No: 27019. $20 AUD.

108. Kerr, Judith (2000). Mog: The Forgetful Cat (30th anniversary, new ed). London: Harper / HarperCollins. 38 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket. This is the 30th Anniversary edition of this very special children's picture story by Judith Kerr about Mog the cat and his many adventures. Mog always seems to be in trouble. She forgets that she has a cat flap and she forgets that she has already eaten her supper. But, one night, Mog's forgetfulness comes in very handy. Mog helps to catch a burglar, and ends up getting a medal for bravery. ISBN/ASIN: 0001955071. Our Book No: 40885. $25 AUD.

109. Kerr, Judith (2002). Mog on Fox Night (Reprint ed). London: Collins. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback large octavo, good condition, colour drawings, some creases & marks covers & pages & edges, minor edgewear, written & dated dedication title page. A special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. This time he meets some cheeky foxes who eat the dinner he does not want. A well-loved copy which makes this story very special. ISBN/ASIN: 0006645011. Our Book No: 27854. $12 AUD.

110. Kerr, Judith (2005). Mog and the Baby (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers & some pages, cover corner tips & spine little creased, minor edgewear. This is another special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. There is a picture on the rear cover of the author and her cat who looks like Mog! ISBN/ASIN: 9780007171323. Our Book No: 29923. $12 AUD.

111. Kerr, Judith (2006). Mog in the Dark (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 44 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers, minor edgewear. This is another special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. There is a picture on the rear cover of the author and her cat who looks like Mog! ISBN/ASIN: 9780007171330. Our Book No: 28669. $14 AUD.

112. Kilsby, Dita (editor) (2001). Living with a Border Collie (Reprint ed). New York: Barron's Educational. 127 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour photos (some full-page, including frontispiece), minor edgewear jacket (minor foxing reverse side, tiny dent front cover). This book, edited by Dita Kilsby, gives advice specifically about the border collie. The topics covered are: feeding, training, and grooming. The needs of the puppy are looked at, adolescent problems are discussed, and guidance is given on the best lifestyle for your border collie. The many photos and easy step-by-step instructions make this an ideal book for anyone wanting to get a border collie. There are heart-warming interviews with people who have border collies as assistance dogs. ISBN/ASIN: 0764153269. Our Book No: 28514. $21 AUD.

113. King, Suzanne (2005). Adventures of Penny and Motto the Persians: A Collection of Poems, Paintings, Drawings and Photographs. Dural, NSW: The Author / Suzanne King. 59 pp. Hardback square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, black & white & colour drawings, colour photos, minor edgewear jacket. Suzanne King tells the story of her much loved Persian cats Motto and Silva Penny. Both are show cats born in Australia with American ancestry. They inspired her to write this collection of poems based on the story and actual events of their lives. This collection of poems, paintings, drawings and photos will delight children and cat-lovers alike. ISBN/ASIN: 073166373X. Our Book No: 24440. $30 AUD.

114. Kopelman, Lieut.-Col. Jay; Roth, Melinda (with) (2007). From Baghdad, with Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava (Australian, reprint ed). Sydney: Macmillan / Pan Macmillan. 196 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, frontispiece photo, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. An unforgettable true story by Lieut.-Col. Jay Kopelman of an unlikely band of heroes who learn unexpected lessons about life, death, and war from a mangy little flea-ridden refugee dog named Lava. He was found abandoned by the author and fellow marines in Fallujah, Iraq, and after many hair-raising adventures in war-torn Iraq, flown to the United States. ISBN/ASIN: 9781405037969. Our Book No: 23908. $15 AUD.

115. Kroll, Jeri; James, Ann (illustrator) (1998). A Coat of Cats (1st ed). Melbourne,: Thomas C. Lothian. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (full-page), orange endpapers, few foxed spots first two pages & last page, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story for cat-lovers of all ages, by Jeri Kroll. Once there was an old lady who lived alone, or so her neighbours said, but she lived with seven cats who loved her. One day, the old lady is moved to a 'shiny new flat' and has to give her cats up. The cats have long memories, as well as nine lives - they miss her as much as she misses them. Late one night, the old lady braves very cold weather to check on them and that's when they prove how much she means to them. The beautiful drawings by Ann James will bring a smile to anyone. ISBN/ASIN: 0850919533. Our Book No: 31081. $15 AUD.

116. Lanser, Edith (1948). Caroline Listens. Sydney: Australasian Publishing Co. Unnum pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page single-colour drawings, minor edgewear, small shop sticker, non-author written dedication. A scarce Australian children's picture story. Hand-written text written in a large and variable font. The story of a small girl Caroline and her cocker spaniel Billy Boy. She sings songs based on everyday sounds around the house and garden. Muir 4097. ("Anthony Horderns, Famous for Books" sticker.). Our Book No: 17112. $85 AUD.

117. Lee, Sandra (2011). Saving Private Sarbi: The True Story of Australia's Canine War Hero (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 311 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour photos, edges lightly toned, minor edgewear. This is the true story of Sarbi, a black labrador-cross trained by the Australian Army as an explosives detection dog for the most dangerous combat mission imaginable. Sarbi went missing in action following a historic battle between the elite SAS and the Taliban in Afghanistan. This story, and those of the other brave Australian Army dogs in Afghanistan, will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced the magical connection with a dog. This is an inspiring story of love, loss, hope and triumph. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742375571. Our Book No: 26218. $15 AUD.

118. Leonard, Dion (2017). Finding Gobi: The True Story of a Little Dog and an Incredible Journey (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins. 259 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. This is the fascinating story of a tough little dog named Gobi. The author met her when he was taking part in an ultramarathon in the Chinese Gobi Desert. This autobiography is also the biography of a loveable pup who earned a permanent home in Edinburgh, Scotland. ISBN/ASIN: 9780008248314. Our Book No: 40333. $18 AUD.

119. Leonard, Dion; Manuzak, Lisa (illustrator) (2017). Gobi: A Little Dog With a Big Heart (1st p/b ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, small patch top corner flyleaf little rubbed, minor edgewear corners. This is the fascinating children's story of a tough little dog named Gobi. The author met her when he was taking part in an ultramarathon in the Chinese Gobi Desert. This special book is written for children, and is the biography of a loveable pup who earned a permanent home in Edinburgh, Scotland. The delightful illustrations make this a book for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780008258078. Our Book No: 40407. $15 AUD.

120. Lewis, Damien (2013). War Dog: The No-man's-land Puppy who Took to the Skies (Australian printing ed). London: Spheare Publications / Griffin Press (Printer). 287 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. A story of loyalty in the face of extraordinary adversity. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two survivors met and started a remarkable journey that would bind them together for the rest of their lives. One was an orphaned tiny German Shepherd puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled the approaching Nazi forces. The other, a lost soul of a different sort - a Czech airman, flying for the French Air Force but soon to be bound for the RAF and the country he would call home. Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny puppy after being shot down during a daring mission over enemy lines. He could not desert his charge and put him inside his jacket as his made his epic escape. They fled France and flew together with Bomber Command. The puppy - which Robert named Ant, became the squadron mascot. By the end of the war Robert and Ant became very British war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the Animal VC. A wonderful true story that will appeal to all animal lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 9780751553475. Our Book No: 40436. $20 AUD.

121. Lewis, Rebecca (1995). Guide to Owning a Collie. Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T. F. H. Publications. 64 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour text-photos, glossy paper, minimal edgewear. ISBN/ASIN: 0793818567. Our Book No: 2369. $12 AUD.

122. Lindsay, Norman; Stewart, Douglas (introduction, essay) (1995). Norman Lindsay's Cats (New ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 64 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings, bottom corner front cover creased (top corner tip front cover & few pages lightly creased), some edgewear, non-author written dedication prelim page, cover design differs from stock photo. A delightful collection of Australian artist Norman Lindsay's sketches of his cats that he lived with at his home at Springwood in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. The text is by an artist friend, Douglas Stewart. Includes an essay by Douglas Stewart (The artist as a cat fancier) and by Normal Lindsay (The cats of Springwood). Originally published, 1975. (This copy is the scarce 1991 Sun paperback edition, as reissued in 1995 with same ISBN.). ISBN/ASIN: 0725104074. Our Book No: 13727. $20 AUD.

123. Lyne, Nairda (1983). Granny Stayput. Hobart: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings (colour front cover), bottom corner tip front cover creased, some edgewear. Granny O'Grady lives with her grey tabby cat, Albert in a tiny terrace. She refuses to move when the council wants to bulldoze her house for a carpark. A scarce, delightful children's story for all ages; the black & white drawings make this a very special story. From the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0909575096. Our Book No: 20577. $20 AUD.

124. Macarthur-Onslow, Annette (1977). Minnie (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ure Smith. 64 pp. Hardback quarto, good plus condition, pictorial cover, black & white & colour drawings, tiny scuff bottom corner tip rear cover & spine ends, spine little faded, light foxing few pages, faint foxing endpapers. Delightful children's picture tale about a cat in the Cotswold woods, England, by Australian children's writer Annette Macarthur-Onslow. The charming illustrations bring this wonderful story to life. ISBN/ASIN: 0725400455. Our Book No: 3811. $15 AUD.

125. Mackay Brown, George (2012). Six Lives of Fankle the Cat (Reprint ed). Edinburgh: Kelpies / Floris Books. 128 pp. Paperback small trade, very good plus condition, minor edgewear. This is the story for young adults of Fankle, the skinny black kitten that Jenny has adopted. He is no ordinary kitten, he has lived six lives so far and tells Jenny tales of his former lives. This very special book is a rich and rewarding read for adults and children alike. ISBN/ASIN: 9780863159824. Our Book No: 40373. $12 AUD.

126. MacRobert, Virginia (2010). Gin's Tonic: Ocean Voyage Inner Journey. Hong Kong: Proverse Hong Kong. 536 pp. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, many colour photos centre spread, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name & date) . Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book is the daily record of a journey around the world. Virginia MacRobert, Henry the dog, Coco the cat, and some crew members shared her journey. They took a long journey under sail in the catamaran sailing vessel Dai Long Wan. They left the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in October, 2006, and arrived back in March 2008, which took 493 days to complete a circumnavigation. This log of their voyage records real-life episodes with pirates, terrific storms and breakdowns in the middle of the most remote places on the planet. The author was born in Australia, and raised on a farm in New South Wales. (First edition stated.). ISBN/ASIN: 9789881772435. Our Book No: 28826. $40 AUD.

127. Manbulloo, Karen; Angelo, Denise (illustrator); Haysom, Julie (illustrator); Binjari, Buk Mob (illustrator) (2019). Molly the Pig (Moli det Bigibigi) (Reprint ed). Sydney: Indigenous Literacy Foundation. 23 pp. Paperback oblong, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. Australian children's picture book about a pig named Molly who was found in the bush by Karen’s brother (location: Katherine, Northern Territory). This is a true story from Karen Manbulloo. Molly loves eating weetbix and soon grows into a large pig who scares away the dogs that used to chase her when she was tiny. This is a beautiful positive Indigenous story that will make children and adults happy to read it. (Written in Kriol and English. Originally published 2017, and later reprinted in 2019 for the Australian Reading Hour.) This is the 2019 edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9780648155430. Our Book No: 40371. $20 AUD.

128. Manuel, Lynn; Wilson, Janet (illustrator) (1997). Lucy Maud and the Cavendish Cat (1st ed). Toronto: Tundra Books. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, small sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, minor edgewear. This delightful children's picture book by Lynn Manuel is a true story, complied from the many references to Daffy the cat that appear in the 'Selected Journals of L. M. Montgomery', Volumes 1 and 2. The beautiful paintings by Janet Wilson will delight children and adults alike. This book is very special and will have appeal to cat lovers and lovers of the Anne of Green Gables stories of L. M. Montgomery. ISBN/ASIN: 0887763979. Our Book No: 22042. $20 AUD.

129. Martin, Winifred (1959). The Three Kittens (U.K. ed). London: Blackie & Son. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial boards, very good condition, black & white drawings, red cloth spine, light toning pages, cover corners rubbed, tiny chip bottom edge, minor foxing & marks, minor insect damage (title page, top edge rear board). A delightful collectible book about a tabby cat and her three charming kittens and their adventures (two of whom moved to new homes). The large drawings and easy-to-read text will delight any age. (No date, but either 1st UK [1949] or reissue [1959]. Originally published, 1948 in USA as Three Naughty Kittens.) Our Book No: 25728. $15 AUD.

130. Mather, Jill (2012 ). War Horses: Hoof Prints in Time: Amazing True Stories of Heroic Australian Walers and New Zealand Horses 1914 - 1918 (1st ed). [Ourimbah, N.S.W.]: Jill Maher / Bookbound Publishing. 109 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, glossy paper, minor edgewear. In this self-published book, Jill Mather records the role animals played in environments which were completely alien to them. This special book commemorates the role our Australian and New Zealand horses played in World War 1, which saw eight million animals perish in the bloodiest of battles. It also preserves this collection of stories to be re-told almost 100 years later. The author presents the deeds of both unknown and well-known Waler horses, donkeys, mules - and also dogs. (A sequel to her previous book 'Forgotten Heroes: The Australian Waler Horse’.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780980352740. Our Book No: 40478. $40 AUD.

131. McGill, Craig; Elliot, Susan; Millett, Michael (foreword) (2005). Footy Dogs: The Dogs of Australian Rules Football (1st ed). Sydney, Rozelle: Giant Dog Pty Ltd. 280 pp. Hardback small, no jacket as issued, burgundy cloth cover, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. This lavish book by Craig McGill and Susan Elliot features over 100 players from all sixteen AFL (Australian Rules football) teams, and over 210 stunning (many full-page) photos of their loyal dogs. Along the way, the mutts and purebreds are interspersed with short essays by Ron Barassi, Trisha Broadbridge, Sam Kekovich, Michael Millett, Lynda Carroll, among others. The authors own the publishing company 'Giant Dog’. Millett is a news editor at Sydney Morning Herald and a noted footballer. ISBN/ASIN: 0958085633. Our Book No: 24117. $30 AUD.

132. McKimmie, Chris (2015). Lara of Newtown. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 34 pp. Hardback quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings (mostly full-page). A witty and wonderful story by Chris McKimmie about a cat looking for love and a forever home in the Sydney inner suburb of Newtown. The story is told from Lara the cat's side of the fence. The drawings will appeal to most ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760112325. Our Book No: 30484. $20 AUD.

133. McLean, Andrew; McLean, Janet (1995). Cats' Whiskers [Cat's Whiskers]. Sydney: Little Ark / Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few light creases pages, minor edgewear. Janet McLean has produced a delightful children's picture story about a family whose six very different cats (Monica, Max, Minerva, Roly, Lin and Jake) cause constant chaos about the house and neighbourhood. The charming drawings by Andrew McLean will delight all ages. (A Little Ark book from Allen & Unwin.). ISBN/ASIN: 1863739254. Our Book No: 25166. $30 AUD.

134. Milio, Jim; Pelitier, Melissa Jo (2009). Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: Lessons from Cesar's TV Dogs and Their Owners: The Ultimate Episode Guide (Reprint ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 348 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, minor edgewear, base spine lightly rubbed. Features 150 stories of the dogs Cesar has met and helped. The book is easy to use and full of Cesar's trademark advice. The stories are from the TV show's first three seasons, and there are some dog behavior secrets to learn along the way. Includes photos and updates on how the dogs and their owner's are getting along today. ISBN/ASIN: 9780340992616. Our Book No: 27550. $25 AUD.

135. Millan, Cesar; Pelitier, Melissa Jo (with) (2007). Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog - and Your Life (Reprint ed). New York: Three Rivers Press. 316 pp. Paperback small trade, good condition only, colour photos, few black & white text-photos, few corner tips pages folded corners, edges lightly foxed, light foxing flyleaf, minor edgewear spine edges & cover corner tips. Features stories of the dogs that Millan Cesar has met and helped. The book is easy to use and full of his trademark advice as shown on his American TV program. There are some dog behavior secrets to learn along the way. The goal of this book is to help strengthen the bond between you and your dog. ISBN/ASIN: 9780307381675. Our Book No: 31083. $12 AUD.

136. Moroney, John P. (1972). Companionship Dog Training (A Book for Beginners). Adelaide: Self-Published: J. P. Moroney. 52 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white & single-colour text-photos, minor edgewear. This booklet on companionship dog training is written by John P. Moroney, the past president of the South Australia Obedience Dog Club. (No iSBN in book.). Our Book No: 13347. $12 AUD.

137. Morris, William; McGregor, H. E. (introduction & notes) (1930). Atalanta's Race (from "The Earthly Paradise"). Sydney: George B. Phillip & Son. 32 pp. Paperback small, stapled pamphlet (staples concealed), good condition, card cover, top corner tips worn covers, slight loss top of spine, bottom corners covers creased, few creases in covers, pages toned, minor edgewear, rubber stamp. (Estimated date, 1930, or perhaps earlier.) This little booklet consists of a number of separate stories, held together by a framework. The nature of this framework is told in the prologue. Retells the myth of the Greek princess, rejected by her father, raised by bears, won in marriage in a race by Melanion, and then changed into a lioness by an angry Aphrodite. Our Book No: 27659. $15 AUD.

138. Muncaster, Alice L.; Yanow, Ellen; Wood, Chuck (photographer) (1984). The Cat Made Me Buy It!: A Collection of Cats who Sold Yesterday's Products (Reprint ed). New York: Crown Publishers. 96 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos (some full-page), minimal foxing endpapers & title page, spine ends little rubbed, minor edgewear. Alice Muncaster and Ellen Yanow introduce enduring images of the cat as produced by historic and recent commercial advertisers. An introduction to some of the most famous and interesting cats who have encouraged people to buy advertised products. The colourful illustrations by over 100 advertising artists provide a new look at life in yesterday's America. There are 116 beautiful, full-colour photographs. The authors have combined their talents to create progressive programs that benefit abandoned and abused animals. ISBN/ASIN: 0517553384. Our Book No: 29076. $20 AUD.

139. Myron, Vicki (2008). Dewey: The Small-town Library Cat who Touched the World (1st U.K. p/b, reprint ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 277 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, pages toned as common, minor edgewear. On the coldest morning of the year, librarian Vicki Myron found a tiny, bedraggled kitten almost frozen to death in the night drop box of the library where she worked, and her life - and the town of Spencer, Iowa - would never be the same. This is a beautiful true bestselling story which will touch the heart of any cat lover. ISBN/ASIN: 9780340960776. Our Book No: 22959. $12 AUD.

140. Nash, John (illustrator) (1992). Cats [Themes in Art Series]. London: Scala Publications. 64 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (paintings), glossy paper, black endpapers, frontispiece, minor edgewear. In this lavish little pictorial book in the 'Themes in Art' series, John Nash records the image of the cat in Western art. It chronicles their fortunes from goddesses in Ancient Egypt to devils in the Middle Ages and the adored pets of today. ISBN/ASIN: 1857590090. Our Book No: 24071. $12 AUD.

141. Niwrad, William; Darwin, William (real name) (1949). Major Bill's 'A Prince of Pups' and Eleven Other Stories for Children (1st ed). Melbourne: National Press Pty Ltd. 133 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in fair dustjacket), black & white drawings, spine ends creased, some edgewear jacket (edge tears, chipped, some loss spine ends, cover corners missing, slightly faded), pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, spine ends little bumped, boards faded & slightly mottled, few tiny foxed spots endpapers, small black texta mark front free flyleaf, autograph (author's written dedication title page), protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve backed by brown paper. A collection of stories for children written in the 1940s by an Australian writer William Darwin, using the pseudonym William Niwrad (Darwin reversed). One of the stories called 'The Faithful Dog' is a true story about a dog named Rowdy and his dog friend called Tibby. From the front cover: This book has, by command of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, been accepted into the Royal Library for the Royal Highnesses Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall, and Princess Anne. Stated to be the first book by an Australian author to receive such an honour. Muir 5393. First edition. (Reading copy.). Our Book No: 30896. $35 AUD.

142. O'Hare, Mark (2000). Comic Syndication Portfolio: Citizen Dog. Kansas City, MO: Universal Press Syndicate. 11 (includes folder) pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, coloured card folder (loose sheets inserted), colour cartoons, black & white cartoons & media material, colour photo rear cover, minimal edgewear folder (bottom corner tips creased, creases along spine, fore-edge name tag creased, label on rear cover). The popular dog comic strip by Mark O'Hare that is loved internationally. The comic was first published in 1995, and ended May 2001 when Mark O'Hare felt he could not do the best for the cartoon. The strip features a lovable dog named Fergus and a male companion named Mel who are sharing the fun of being together. Our Book No: 30795. $20 AUD.

143. O'Neill, Adam (2002). Living with the Dingo. Sydney, Annandale: Envirobook. 110 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, few black & white photos, top corner tip rear cover & last three pages little creased, inside covers lightly toned, minor edgewear. Adam O'Neill outlines his controversial hypothesis on the importance of dingos in maintaining the ecological balance. He suggests that by having the dingo as the top order predator, stock losses will be reduced. A challenge to current scientific opinion on dingo behaviour. ISBN/ASIN: 0858811987. Our Book No: 41046. $30 AUD.

144. O'Neill, Evelyn (1991). Washing Mr Blob. Melbourne: Lothian Publishing. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), few tiny spots one page, minor creases some pages, minor edgewear. Evelyn O'Neill is a practising Australian artist, milliner and clothing designer. This is her first children's book. Tommy, his sister, his father and the family dog, Mr Blob, have indeed had a very busy day. Why did Blob need to be washed after being covered in paint? This very special book is a story of catastrophe, but told with charm and humour. The bright large illustrations will delight all ages. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0850914663. Our Book No: 26844. $25 AUD.

145. Opie, Robert (2005). POSTCARD: Cat Theme: There's Real Comfort in Boots Polished With Cherry Blossom (Reprint ed) [Animal Fun Series]. Gloucester: Robert Opie. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, colour picture one side, few tiny pinhead dents on front, no writing on back, unused, stamp on rear side. Postcard, two black boots, one boot has a sleeping ginger kitten and the other boot has a dark grey kitten in it. The card is a reproduction from an original in the Robert Opie Collection. The Cherry Blossom boot polish dates back to 1903, being an invention of the Mason brothers. Tin Sign c1955. Our Book No: 40165. $12 AUD.

146. Orlean, Susan (2012). Rin Tin Tin: The Life and Legend of the World's Most Famous Dog (1st p/b ed). London: Atlantic Books. 324 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white & photos, frontispiece, minor edgewear. The story Rin Tin Tin's journey from orphaned puppy (found on a battlefield in France during WW1) to movie star and international icon. The book is also a richly textured history of 20th-century entertainment and entrepreneurship, and the changing roles of dogs in the family and society. A poignant look at the enduring bond between dogs and humans. ISBN/ASIN: 9780857896292. Our Book No: 27003. $22 AUD.

147. Park, Ruth; Niland, Deborah (illustrator) (1991). James (1st ed). Melbourne: Viking / Penguin Books. 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (top corner rear cover creased). (James, by Ruth Park, illustrated by Deborah Niland, Viking Penguin 1991.) This children's picture story by Ruth Park is about a boy named James who travels to school by ferry. One day, the ferry breaks down, and he decides to walk across the water to school. He is rescued by Pip the Golden Labrador dog. This charming story celebrates his childhood innocent belief that he can do anything - if he thinks he can. Beautifully illustrated by Deborah Niland. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0670824267. Our Book No: 28573. $25 AUD.

148. Paterson, A. B. (Banjo); Hannay, Lorraine (illustrator) (1986). The Cat (1st ed). Sydney, Dee Why: Lansdowne Press. 31 pp. Hardback wide octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (spine faded), base spine little rubbed. ISBN/ASIN: 070181960X. Our Book No: 29331. $18 AUD.

149. Patterson, Francine; Cohn, Ronald H. (photographer) (1985). Koko's Kitten (Reprint, Australian printing ed). New York: Scholastic Inc. 26 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (some full-page), some edgewear & spinewear. A true story for young readers about Koko (a gorilla in California who uses sign language) and a young kitten whom she loved and grieved over when the kitten died. ISBN/ASIN: 0590338129. Our Book No: 20391. $12 AUD.

150. Pearse, Emma (2013). Sophie: The Incredible True Story of the Castaway Dog (1st ed). Boston, MA: Da Capo Press / Perseus Books. 307 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, maps, black & white photos, small tear & crease fore-edge, minor edgewear corners. This is the story about a dog named Sophie who fell overboard from her family boat, and became a castaway on an island near Mackay, Queensland. The story of her journey, survival and her reunion with her family will touch dog lovers everywhere. ISBN/ASIN: 9780738216065. Our Book No: 29984. $20 AUD.

151. Photo, Globe (1983). POSTCARD: Cat and Horse [No FPC.199]. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Flashcards, Inc. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, black & white photo one side, some light toning, no written text on rear side, corner tips little creased, minor edgewear. This beautiful grey & white kitten is very life-like. The horse seems quite happy to have the company. A very special card to bring a smile to any face. (Estimated date.). Our Book No: 40187. $12 AUD.

152. Pomegranate, publisher; Murray, Elizabeth (photographer) (2000). CALENDAR 2000: A Cat in the Garden (1st ed). Rohnert Park, CA: Pomegranate Communications Inc. 12 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour photos, tiny scuff front cover, minor edgewear. This calendar is illustrated by cat photos, with a full page colour plate on one page and the days of the month on the other, with a notable piece of literature about cats. Each photo has the cats name and the part of the garden they occupy. These beautiful photos would keep any cat loving person happy for ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0764908499. Our Book No: 40522. $15 AUD.

153. Price, Hilary (2001). Comic Syndication Portfolio: Who Reads Rhymes with Oranges? People who are Smart, Witty and Incredibly Good-looking (1st ed). New York: King Features Syndicate. 18 (includes folder) pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, coloured card folder (containing looseleaf sheets), colour & black & white cartoons, minimal edgewear folder (light creases along spine, two small light marks rear cover, tiny scuff rear cover folder), staple holes top colour pages & bottom black & whites pages, tiny rust mark one page. This portfolio folder introduces the popular comic strip, Rhymes with Oranges, which has appeared in American newspapers nationwide and has made cameos in various magazines. The folder contains 12 black & white comic strips and 10 colour comic strips on single pages with the strip one side and blank the other. The cartoons are about daily living, and features our lives living with cats, dogs, computers and companions. Hilary is the youngest woman at 25 in 1995 to have a syndicated a comic strip. . Our Book No: 30789. $25 AUD.

154. Priceman, Marjorie (2001). My Nine Lives by Clio. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks / Simon & Schuster. 42 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, watercolour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This book purports to the journal or diary of a cat recounting all of the nine lives she has lived and her remarkable effect on history, beginning in Mesopotamia in 300 B.C and culminating in Wisconsin in 1995. The beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read text makes this a book for all ages. Marjorie Priceman who is a well-known illustrator and writer. ISBN/ASIN: 0689846703. Our Book No: 25983. $12 AUD.

155. Pugh, Clifton (illustrator); Smith, Ivan; Edinburgh, Duke of (foreword); Scott, Sir Peter (foreword) (1984). The Wombat and the Dingo. Melbourne: Sun Books. 160 pp. Paperback wide small quarto, good plus condition, black & white & colour drawings, faint foxing edges, corner tips covers little scuffed, spine slightly faded, bottom corners some pages little creased, non-author written dedication. This children's picture book is about the tragic death of a wombat in a bushfire and the effect of drought on the dingo and the other animals who fight to survive the harsh countryside. The sketches and paintings (colour photos) are by the famous Australian artist Clifton Pugh who has a healthy respect for nature which he shares with the narrator. The verse stories by Ivan Smith were originally published as two books in 1972 and 1977. Forewords by the Duke of Edinburgh and Sir Peter Scott. ISBN/ASIN: 0725104392. Our Book No: 29471. $22 AUD.

156. Quinn, Stella (2022). The Vet from Snowy River (A Prodigal Vet, a Prickly Newcomer and Meddlesome Townsfolk: Who Said a Fresh Start Was Easy?) (3rd Australian p/b ed). Sydney: Mira Books. 410 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. An Australian funny, feel-good rural romance novel by Stella Quinn, an award-winning new Australian author. Vera De Rossi's life is a mess. Luckily, there is a vet on call to help her patch things up. The local vet has returned after 16 years away, and now is a single Dad. Everything comes together in the end, and now Vera is kept busy with a cafe, a former stray cat, and a brown labrador who is in love with Josh (the vet). Set in the Snowy Mountains. ISBN/ASIN: 9781867245698. Our Book No: 31375. $20 AUD.

157. Reid, C. (photographer) (1909). POSTCARD: Cat Theme: Real Photo of Five Kittens on a Wooden Ladder [Series No A33]. London: B. B. / Printed in Germany. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, colour picture one side, text on rear side, edgewear, crease one side, corners little scuffed, some light toning. Postcard, with colour photo by C. Reid. The five silver grey fluffy kittens are positioned on a beige wooden ladder. The card, postmark 1909, was posted to Miss Holloway, Burilda, Summer Hill [a training hospital for nurses]. Our Book No: 40162. $20 AUD.

158. Robertson, Narelle (1994). Australian Cattle Dogs [KW Series]. Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T.F.H. Publications. 224 pp. Hardback small, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear, advert card tipped-in. Narelle Robertson provides a popular but useful guide in the TFH series regarding the Australian Cattle Dog. ISBN/ASIN: 079381085X. Our Book No: 4167. $12 AUD.

159. Rogak, Lisa (2012). Dogs of Courage: The Heroism and Heart of Working Dogs from Around the World (Australian ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan Australia. 273 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, corner tips covers little creased, tiny mark fore-edge last few pages, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. Lisa Rogak writes a celebration of the amazing canines who perform feats of bravery every day. These very special dogs work in police work, therapy, military service, and more. They help humans in countless ways. The author covers the many ways dogs help on a daily basis, and the surprising stories of regular dogs who have gone above and beyond to help their owners and even each other. The book honours their sacrifices and rewards their years of service. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742612553. Our Book No: 40097. $18 AUD.

160. Rotary (1907). POSTCARD: Cat Theme: Three Fluffy Kittens, with Title "Fluffy Kits" (1907 ed) [Rotary Photographic Plate Sunk Gem Series: P 483]. Rotary Photo. N/A pp. Each card: Oblong black & white picture one side, written text on reverse side, some light toning, slight crease bottom corner, few tiny pinhead impressions, minor edgewear. Real photo postcard with three white fluffy kittens on the front, with the title "Fluffy Kits" on the front, with P.483 printed on the photo. The 1d pink New South Wales postage stamp has the date 25.Nov.07 Sydney stamped on it. The written address is Rialto, Edgeware Rd, Enmore [Sydney Inner West]. Our Book No: 40153. $20 AUD.

161. Routledge, George (1982). The Dog's Dinner Party [Facsimile Editions, Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Toronto Public Library]. London / Tokyo: Bodley Head / Holp Shuppan. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback quarto, card cover, very good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, interleaved blank pages, in cardboard slipcase. Facsimile edition. Facsimile of a classic children's story from Routledge's Shilling Toy Books series (as listed on rear cover). Originally published by George Routledge, London, 1876. A story about dogs having a party. The story is in large simple text, and the colour illustrations are full-page (the centre one being spread over two pages). Interleaved are some blank pages. (One of a set of 35 handsome facsimiles in 28 slipcases.). Our Book No: 17001. $35 AUD.

162. Russell, B. E. (1945). Rabbits Bane, or A Ferret's Tale. London: G. T. Foulis & Co., Ltd. 78 pp. Hardback small wide octavo, dustjacket, fair condition only (in fair only dustjacket), few black & white photos plates, black & white drawings, some insect damage cover, large piece missing bottom jacket (two pieces & letters missing on spine, foxing reverse side & rear cover, flaps foxed, edges chipped, orange backing paper glued to reverse to replace missing pieces), inner & front hinge split (frontispiece & single plate little loose), light foxing endpapers & title page, few toned spots throughout, edges lightly foxed, spine ends scuffed, boards slightly faded & marked, owner's name pencil front free flyleaf. A true story for children about a ferret named Bane, and his female friend Mrs Bane. They live with The Master and a selection of dogs. The story is told by Bane himself, and the illustrations bring the story to life. A 1940s children's book but it will appeal to any age. (No date, but 1940s, Trove.). Our Book No: 30910. $15 AUD.

163. Sayer, Mandy (2012). Coco: Autobiography of My Dog. Melbourne, Scoresby: Five Mile Press. 136 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, good condition (in very good dustjacket), reverse side jacket lightly foxed (minor edgewear), spine ends & corners & bottom edge slightly rubbed, pages lightly toned. This is Coco’s story who is a chihuahua who grew up in Sydney's Kings Cross. Coco, and her adopted son Basil, live with authors Mandy Sayer and Louis Nowra. Coco's story is gently revealing of the lives of Mandy and Louis and their friends, as well as being a very affectionate story of the Cross. This very special autobiography is told by Coco herself. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743460450. Our Book No: 41609. $25 AUD.

164. Scarff, Lyn; Keating, P. J. (foreword) (1994). The Dog on the Tuckerbox: Its Story. Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 77 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white text-photos, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, small sticker scuff mark front free flyleaf. Lyn Scarff relates the legend of an unfortunate bullocky's simple poem about a dog sitting on his tuckerbox (1857, new version 1920s). This became an intrinsic part of Australia's rich folklore and heritage, and is immortalised by the dog-on-the-tuckerbox historical monument, near Gundagai, New South Wales, erected in 1932. ISBN/ASIN: 0864176279. Our Book No: 41593. $25 AUD.

165. Schotz, Susanne; Kuras, Peter (translator) (2019). The Secret Language of Cats: How to Understand Your Cat for a Better, Happier Relationship (2nd Australian p/b ed). Sydney: HQ Non Fiction / HarperCollins. 273 pp. Paperback small trade, very good plus condition, tables, minor edgewear. In this fascinating book, Susanne Schotz introduces cat lovers to the full range of feline vocalisations. She explains what tcats mean in different situations, and gives practical tips to help us understand our cats better. Written by a professor at Lund University in Sweden, where a long standing research program is proving that cats can actually use vocal communication - with each other and with their human caretakers. ISBN/ASIN: 9781489277770. Our Book No: 40440. $18 AUD.

166. Shakeshaft, Bernie; Knight, James (2019). Back on Track: How One Man and His Dogs are Changing the Lives of Rural Kids. Sydney: Hachette Australia. 323 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, two black & white photos, colour photos, corner tips front cover little creased, top corner rear cover creased, front hinge slightly split (pages firm). This is the autobiography of Bernie Shakeshaft who is making a difference by helping young people to stay alive, out of jail, and wanting to chase their hopes and dreams. He started BackTrack in Armidale (NSW) after spending his early years finding his own place in the world. He put dogs into the program to work with the lost boys (and girls), and fourteen years later it is still working. The juvenile crime rate in Armidale has dropped significantly. Bernie has been named Local Hero for 2020 for his work with disadvantaged youth in Armidale. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733642128. Our Book No: 40472. $20 AUD.

167. Sharp, Peter; Dogs and Cats Home, Sydney (2019). Lost but Found: Rescue Dogs and Their Stories of Adoption. Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 216 pp. Paperback small square trade, very good condition, thick card covers, colour photos, minor edgewear. This book is an uplifting collection of original stories of canine survival, loyalty and unconditional love. These stories come from vets, volunteers, and the adopted families of pets. Shows how important and enriching having a pet in your life can be. At the end of each story the dog tells his story about being in the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, and finding his or her forever family. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760786090. Our Book No: 40786. $18 AUD.

168. Sheahan, M. T. (1904). POSTCARD: Cat Theme: The Cute Kitty, a White Fluffy Kitten Sitting in a Straw Hat with the Words "My Master's Hat". Boston: M. T. Sheahan. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, black & white picture one side, text of rear side, some light toning, minor edgewear. Postcard oblong, sepia (brown-tinted) background with a white fluffy kitten sitting inside a straw hat. (Copyright 1904). Our Book No: 40161. $20 AUD.

169. Simpson, Catherine; Snook-Hann, Joanne (illustrator) (2006). Sailor: The Hangashore Newfoundland Dog (Reprint ed). St John's, Newfoundland: Tuckamore Books. 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, few small creases covers & internally, minor edgewear corner tips. A delightful children's picture story about a very special Newfoundland dog named Sailor. He did not like water until he had to save his owner Ike when he fell in the water. The cute illustrations will bring joy to any age. The story is inspired by Bosun, Cormack and Dory, three beautiful Newfoundland dogs. The author (Catherine Simpson) and illustrator (Joanne Snook-Hann) both live in Newfoundland, Canada,. ISBN/ASIN: 1895387981. Our Book No: 40404. $20 AUD.

170. Steadman, Agnes (1949). Puss, the Pianist: Piano. USA / Sydney: Willis Music Co. / Allans Music. 4 pp. Paperback quarto, one folded sheet, good condition, little creased, minor edgewear, sticker front cover. (Copyright, 1949.) Sheet music. Advert rear cover: Candy Town Tunes, by Genevieve Lake. Our Book No: 14730. $12 AUD.

171. Stewart, Mary; Hughes, Shirley (illustrator) (2018). The Little Broomstick (New ed). London: Hodder Children's Books. 146 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition, black & white text-drawings, minimal edgewear. A fantasy novel for young adults that was first published 45 years ago. This edition of the beloved classic is illustrated by Shirley Hughes. The story features a girl named Mary who has been exiled to her great Aunt's house deep in the countryside. Mary befriends a black cat who takes her into the forest to an ordinary looking broomstick. Mary comes to Endor College, school of witchcraft, where all is not quite right. Will Mary be able to solve the mystery surrounding the College? ISBN/ASIN: 9781444940190. Our Book No: 40447. $15 AUD.

172. Stewart, Robin (1997). EnviroCat: A New Approach to Caring for Your Cat (and Protecting Native Wildlife). Melbourne: Hyland House. 146 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear. Robin Stewart demonstrates that envirocats (environmental cats) live longer, are healthier and happier - they don't roam nor kill native animals. How to train your cat to stay in, or close to, home. How to understand cat gestures, solve problem behaviours, and keep your cat active and entertained. The author is a former Australian teacher and farmer, She has has an eccentric mix of companion animals all her life. ISBN/ASIN: 1864470119. Our Book No: 11706. $20 AUD.

173. Strang, Herbert (1946). In Trafalgar's Bay (1st pb ed). Melbourne: Oxford University Press (OUP). 85 pp. Paperback, red flexible cloth covers, good condition, black & white drawings, cover edges little frayed, spine creased (binding), slight loss top spine, pages lightly toned, inner hinge split (pages firm), few page corner creased, rubber stamps. A children's story about the adventures of a girl named Agnus or Aggie, whose father and brother went to the Great War a century ago. The battle of Trafalgar is described (a long description that perhaps would not suit younger readers). One of the main characters is a dog named Bobbin who greeted his mistress at the end of her school day, and her father when he returned from war. Our Book No: 29194. $15 AUD.

174. Sundin-Wickman, Ulla; MacMillian, Annabelle (translator) (1967). Andreas in King's Park (1st US ed). New York: Harcourt Brace & World. 30 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, green cloth spine, tiny scuff mark rear cover, some rubbing top & bottom edges, some edgewear cover corners. A children's picture story based in Sweden. A very special story about a boy and his dog named Ruff, and their many adventures. Translated from the Swedish. (This copy is the U.S. edition, dated 1967.). ISBN/ASIN: B0006BPRQK. Our Book No: 23953. $20 AUD.

175. Surman, Richard; Arscott, Peter (2003). Church Cats (Reprint ed). London: Collins / HarperCollins. 87 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour photos, glossy paper, minor edgewear. Richard Surman turns his camera and pen on cats that live in abbeys, priories, churches and minsters in Britain. He captures the essence of the cats and their churches. A beautiful book that will delight cat lovers. The author is an English professional photographer. The church buildings are superbly sketched by Peter Arscott. ISBN/ASIN: 0007166699. Our Book No: 24763. $12 AUD.

176. Tangye, Derek (1965). A Cat in the Window. London: Four Square Books / New English Library (NEL). 125 pp. Paperback wide trade, good condition, black & white drawings, spine lightly creased, minor foxing edges & inside covers, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear corners. Derek Tangye describes his family life in an isolated seaside cliff-top cottage, Minack, in Cornwall, in the delightful company of their cat Monty. Our Book No: 9701. $12 AUD.

177. Tangye, Derek (2014). A Cat in the Window: Tales from a Cornish Flower Farm (1st this ed). London: Constable. 106 pp. Paperback small thin trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, small mark & little colour loss front cover (sticker mark). Derek Tangye describes his family life in an isolated cottage, Minack, in Cornwall, accompanied by his pet cat Monty and his wife Jeannie. This classic autobiography is a warm beautiful tale about two people and their cat. Originally published in 1962. ISBN/ASIN: 9781472109910. Our Book No: 40889. $15 AUD.

178. Thorp, Gary (2002). Caught in Fading Light: Mountain Lions, Zen Masters, and Wild Nature (1st ed). New York: Walker & Co. 187 pp. Hardback tall octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), few black & white illustrations, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear corners jacket. Describes his search for a mountain lion or cougar in the hills and mountains of Northern California where he lives. In spare, elegant prose, using the traditional form of Japanese writing known as nikki bungaku (literary diary), he writes about his meditations and adventures. ISBN/ASIN: 0802713971. Our Book No: 26966. $18 AUD.

179. Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher (1995). Counting on Calico (Reprint ed). Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, reader creases along spine, few creases covers, minor edgewear. This very special and delightful book features a Calico cat counting the many interesting things in her life. The author and illustrator has made a beautiful cat story come to life and it is educational too. The large life-like illustrations and easy-to-read text make this book suitable for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0881068624. Our Book No: 27842. $12 AUD.

180. Tranter, Nigel (1967). Tinker Tess (1st ed). London: Dennis Dobson. 121 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white illustrations, minor edgewear jacket (minimal insect damage, flap price-clipped), edges & pages lightly toned. A charming story for young adults set among the sand dunes and the saltings near the village of Aberlady on the Firth of Forth. Tinker Tess is a friendly brown dog who adopts two children, and the adventures they have together. The author is well known for his books for older children; here he brings his talents to writing for a younger age group. Our Book No: 26422. $20 AUD.

181. Trickett, Joyce (1987). The Cattitudes of Chairman Miaow. Sydney: Spastic Centre of New South Wales. 48 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, beautiful colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. A beautifully illustrated children’s picture story by Joyce Trickett about an educated ginger cat. The rhymes that go with each drawing are just a purrfect way to appeal to all cat lovers, both children and adults alike. The author has had a versatile career including teaching speech and drama. This book is her gift to raise funds for the Spastic Centre of New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0959865756. Our Book No: 20363. $30 AUD.

182. Trout, Nick (2013). The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs (Australian ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 337 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear. This novel by Nick Trout is a tale of new beginnings, forgiveness, and the vet who finds his way home to inherit his father's failing veterinary practice. He has a lot of help from his animal patients who help him to heal. The author is an American vet and bestselling author. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743316627. Our Book No: 28100. $18 AUD.

183. Tuck, Raphael (1906). POSTCARD: Cat theme: A Large Fluffy Grey and White Cat, with words "Wild Birds Protection Acts 1880 to 1904: A Law Breaker" (1st ed) [Glosso Postcard Series 5597]. London: Raphael Tuck & Sons. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, black & white picture one side, text on rear side, some light toning (including few tiny spots on photo), minor edgewear. Postcard with a large grey & white fluffy cat sitting on a fence with a sign reading Wild Birds Protection Acts 1880 to 1904. "Happy Catland" is printed on the back of the card. The 1d postage stamp has the date Dec 1906 Warrnambool Victoria stamped on the back. The card was posted to Miss Minnie Gardner Kew from her cousin Howard. Our Book No: 40164. $20 AUD.

184. Turlay Newberry, Clare (1968). April's Kittens (New ed). Mahwah, NJ: Troll Associates. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page black & white & single-colour drawings, minimal creasing, spine faded, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story written and illustrated by Clare Turlay Newberry that will appeal to any cat-lover. April lived in a tiny apartment in New York with her parents and her cat Sheeba. Sheeba had kittens and the family had to decide how many to keep. (Originally published, 1940. This copy is a new edition by Troll Associates, 1968. The noted author and illustrator received a Caldecott Honor Award for this classic children's book.). ISBN/ASIN: B000JJYEE0. Our Book No: 24780. $12 AUD.

185. Turner, Gwenda (2002). The Builder's Cat (New, 1st printing ed). Auckland: Puffin Books / Penguin Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear, security sticker inside rear cover. A delightful children's story written and illustrated by Gwenda Turner about a builder's cat named Abraham who loves his days at work. Abraham likes the bang of the hammer, the buzz of the drill, and the click of the nail gun. And he loves a lick of the ice cream at the end of a hard day watching at the building site. This story is based on a real builder in New Zealand and his cat Abraham. Mr Couper and his jet black cat are well known around Christchurch, and the author wrote this story about them. (Originally published, 1999, this is the first printing of the new 2002 edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 0143519751. Our Book No: 24991. $30 AUD.

186. Twain, Mark; Blackman, Charles (illustrator) (1987). A Cat-tale (1st ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 47 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (including frontispiece), minor spotted foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear, slight impression front side). This charming children's picture book was written by Mark Twain around 1880, and after 107 years of virtual neglect, this is the first ever full-scale presentation. The author wrote the story for his two children. It is about Catasauqua's beautiful family of catlings named Cattaraugus and Catiline and their adventures while their mother is trying to teach them about good living, music, books and education. The illustrations are by Charles Blackman, an internationally known artist who now lives in Australia. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0868966940. Our Book No: 27965. $25 AUD.

187. Upfield, Arthur (1994). Man of Two Tribes. Melbourne: Hinkler Books. 216 pp. Paperback small, good plus condition, pages lightly toned, endpapers lightly foxed, corner rear cover lightly creased, minor edgewear. Man of Two Tribes, by Arthur Upfield (Hinkler Books, 1994). Classic Australian crime fiction, set in the forbidding Nullarbor Plains, starring part-Aboriginal detective Napoleon Bonaparte. Myta Thomas has walked off the train into the desert. With two camels and a dog, he sets off to search for her and finds more than he bargains for. ISBN/ASIN: 0207185816. Our Book No: 3747. $15 AUD.

188. Van Garderen, Ilse (1993). Winter Bacon: The Story of a Little Pig. Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a delightful Australian children's story with a very good ending. Everyone in Matya's family, including Ponti the sheepdog, has a job to do, but how can a little pig be useful around a farm? The author, Ilse Van Garderen, was born in Australia, but spent her childhood in the Netherlands. ISBN/ASIN: 0949183865. Our Book No: 22952. $25 AUD.

189. Vescio, Robert; Mackie, Melissa (illustrator) (2017). Finn and Puss. Sydney, Chatswood: EK Books. 32 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, full-colour drawings. This beautiful children's picture story is about a lonely boy called Finn and a lost cat named Puss. Puss's real owners miss their cat. A notice goes up and Finn realises that the cat he has been feeding is the lost Puss. Will Finn do the right thing and return Puss to her real owners? ISBN/ASIN: 9781925335507. Our Book No: 40875. $25 AUD.

190. Welcher, Rosalind (1972). There is Nothing Like a Cat (1st UK ed) [Panda Prints Series]. Leicester: Brockhampton Press. 25 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), pictorial cover, decorative endpapers, single-colour drawings, faint foxing edges, some foxing reverse side jacket (front flap price-clipped & little foxed, edge tears repaired, top edge creased front cover), front pastedown creased, minor edgewear, small sticker front free flyleaf. This charming little book is written by Rosalind Welcher on behalf of her cats. The text consists of small quotes, eg, "Hatboxes are for sleeping”. The full-page single-colour drawings of cats at play and sleeping make the book come to life. A very special book for cat lovers everywhere. (This copy: UK edition, Brockhampton Press 1972 edition, 25 unnumbered pages.). ISBN/ASIN: 0340165480. Our Book No: 25181. $12 AUD.

191. Welsh, Thea (2003). The Cat Who Looked at the Sky: A Memoir (The True Story of Three Cats, Four Humans and the Great Truths of Life) (1st ed). Sydney: Flamingo / HarperCollins. 261 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, some edgewear top edge covers, pages toned as common, price sticker front cover. In the tradition of Paul Gallico's 'Silent Miaow' comes an irresistible true story of three cats, two households, and surrendering to the great truths of life. When Sydney writer Thea Welsh and her partner agree to share the raising of two new kittens with their constantly travelling friends Ron and Robin, the idea seems sensible and straightforward. That's before the cats arrive, and before a beguiling stray arrives to complete the household's feline threesome: Grace (part-Burmese), Fluffer (black part-Persian) and Kate (slightly neurotic tabby). ISBN/ASIN: 0732276179. Our Book No: 24173. $12 AUD.

192. Whitcombe (1952). Mary Takes a Walk [Family Series no 3: Whitcombe's Story Books no 90]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. One day Mary goes for a walk and meets a horse, two dogs and three kittens. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. McLaren 90b: G3947 (estimated date, 1952). Our Book No: 16988. $20 AUD.

193. Whitcombe (1952). Mary's Pets [Family Series no 2: Whitcombe's Story Books no 89]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. Mary introduces her horse, her dog, and her cat. Anonymous author. Whitcombe's Story Books no 89. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has 'improved' it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. Our Book No: 16990. $15 AUD.

193A. Whitman (1950). Tatters. Sydney: Golden Press / Colourtone (Printer). 8 pp. Paperback narrow octavo, very good condition, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, novelty edges (top edge wavy pattern, bottom corner rounded), edgewear, non-author written dedication. Delightful small children's booklet about the adventure a pet dog Tatters. Edges have an unconventional wavy (novelty) design. (No date, but 1950s, Trove. Originally published by Whitman, USA, 1949.) Our Book No: 23588. $20 AUD.

194. Whitmore, Adam; Poltrick Donato, Janice (illustrator) (1986). Max in Australia (Max the Cat). Twickenham, MDX: Hamlyn / Octopus Publishing. 24 pp. Hardback square octavo, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Max is a loveable marmalade cat with long, bushy whiskers and big furry paws. He is so handsome, but he is unhappy - he has no tail! He has left his home in London, travelled to America, India and now to Australia where he meets some very interesting animals indeed! Share his adventures in this children's picture story by Adam Whitmore, beautifully illustrated by Janice Poltrick Donato. ISBN/ASIN: 0600311554. Our Book No: 4148. $15 AUD.

195. Whyman, Matt (2011). Oink! My Life With Minipigs (1st ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 357 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few black & white photos, light creases covers & spine, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. The author is a writer and house husband. There are four challenging children, one freaked-out feline, a wolf-like dog and a wild bunch of ex-battery chickens. Then his wife Emma brings minipigs Butch and Roxi into the family. This book is touching and very funny - about the trials and errors of living with a menagerie. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444711455. Our Book No: 28581. $18 AUD.

196. Wild, Margaret; Blackwood, Freya (illustrator) (2009). Samuel and Saltitao. Cordova, Portugal: Editorial Caminho. 32 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, top corner little bumped. Portuguese translation of the children's picture story "Harry & Hopper" (Omnibus, Gosford, 2009). Samuel and Saltitao his dog do everything together. At night, Saltibao sneaks past Dad and goes to sleep in Samuel's bed. One day, Samuel comes home from school and his dog isn't there to greet him. Teaches children about the death of a loved pet dog. ISBN/ASIN: 9789722120937. Our Book No: 14867. $20 AUD.

197. Wild, Margaret; Brooks, Ron (illustrator) (2005). Zorro. Caracas, Venezuela: Ediciones Ekare / Edif. Banco del Libro. Unnum pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings. A classic children's picture story, written in the Spanish language, and published in Venezuela. An injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest, until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone. ISBN/ASIN: 9802573140. Our Book No: 14836. $20 AUD.

198. Wildt; Kray (1907). POSTCARD: Real Photo Fluffy White Cat Sitting on Urn with Words "On the Alert" (1st ed). London: Wildt & Kray. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, very good condition, black & white picture, some light toning, text on rear side of card, bottom corners slightly creased, top edge stamp stuck to top edge card, minor edgewear. Postcard with a large white fluffy cat sitting on a garden urn. Series 620A is printed on the rear side of the card. The 1d pink New South Wales postage stamp has the date 28.Jan.07 Sydney stamped on it. Our Book No: 40160. $20 AUD.

199. Wilson, Sylvia (2001). Bark Busters: How To Solve Your Dog's Behavioural Problems (Revised, reprint ed). Sydney: Simon & Schuster. 126 pp. Paperback, very good plus condition, black & white drawings. ISBN/ASIN: 0731806204. Our Book No: 15454. $12 AUD.

200. Wimpole, Dr Justin (2007). First Aid for Cats: Recognising Common Ailments and Accidents (1st ed). Sydney: New Holland. 110 pp. Paperback small wide octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. Practical, easy-to-follow advice on: basic techniques of first aid, prevention and treatment of injuries and illness. This book has clear, informative illustrations, and covers a wide range of situations where first aid may be needed. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741104752. Our Book No: 30616. $15 AUD.

201. Winn, Steven (2009). Come Back, Como: Winning the Heart of a Reluctant Dog. London: HarperCollins. 273 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, spine & front cover corner tip little creased, top edge little foxed, minor edgewear. Steven Winn writes a tender and very funny story about the rich experience of his family with a dog who wanted nothing to do with Steven. He was a scraggly terrier mutt from the local animal shelter, but was a determined escape artist, and caused much chaos and destruction about the house. After Como made a remarkable recovery from a serious accident, they renamed him Z. The author is a San Francisco journalist. The scarce 1st U.K. edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007344000. Our Book No: 26047. $12 AUD.

202. Woodford, James (2003). The Dog Fence: A Journey Across the Heart of Australia. Melbourne: Text Publishing. 260 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minimal EX-LIBRARY (rubber stamp), colour photos centre spread, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. James Woodford provides an enthralling account of his journey of discovery over sand, gibber plains and salt lakes along the Dog Fence. At 5400 kilometres, the Dog Fence is one of the longest man-made structures on Earth. It slices across Australia's desert heart, dividing the continent to keep dingoes (Australian native dogs) away from livestock. (Previously from John Fairfax Library.). ISBN/ASIN: 1877008761. Our Book No: 14170. $12 AUD.

203. Wormald, Kimberley; Mortimore, Rosamund (illustrator) (2006). Ilsa's Journey. Melbourne, East Kew: Windy Hollow Books. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear front cover corner tip. This Australian children's picture story by Kimberley Wormald is about a very special puppy named Ilsa, who grew up to become a guide dog. Ilsa lived with her puppy raiser family who cared for her until she became old enough to train at the Guide Dog Centre. Ilsa's journey towards becoming a guide dog is also a journey for Alyssa because she learns about friendship, separation and, finally, understanding when she meets Connor who Ilsa will be helping. The end of the book has an information page about Guide Dogs and how they are trained. The author and her family have raised several guide dog puppies, including the beautiful Ilsa. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 1921136987. Our Book No: 29268. $25 AUD.

204. WPL, publisher; Cuddiford, Greg (photographer) (2016). CALENDAR 2016: Kittens (1st ed). London: WPL. 12 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. This calendar is illustrated with kitten photos, with a full page colour plate on one page and the days of the month on the other. These beautiful photos would keep any cat loving person happy for ages. Our Book No: 40523. $15 AUD.

205. Wright, John C.; Wright Lashnits, Judi (with) (1999). The Dog who Would Be King: Tales and Surprising Lessons from a Pet Psychologist (1st ed). Emmaus: Rodale Press. 262 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, minor edgewear & rubbing. A delightful and revealing collection of real-life stories from John Wright, an American pioneer in the field of applied animal behaviour (reducing bad behaviour in pets). He has worked with perplexed dog owners for over 20 years, and relates many revealing case studies in solving behaviour problems in family dogs. ISBN/ASIN: 1579540023. Our Book No: 22480. $15 AUD.

206. Yeatman, Linda; Gon, Adriano (illustrator) (1988). Perkins: The Cat Who Was More Than a Friend (1st US ed). New York: Barron's Educational. 52 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. A little novel for young adults by Linda Yeatman. David is blind and his best friend is his cat. Although he can't see her, he knows everything about Perkins. So when he returns from a family vacation and is reunited with a cat that everyone says is Perkins only he is sure that it isn’t. (Some of the profits from this book go to the American Foundation for the Blind.). ISBN/ASIN: 0812039939. Our Book No: 24394. $12 AUD.

207. Ying, Ying (2013). Starting with Max: How a Wise Stray Dog Gave Me Strength and Inspiration (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 198 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. This wonderful story by Ying Ying is about starting a new life in Australia after leaving friends and family in China. She adopted a stray dog named Max who becomes a much loved family member. Ying Ying reflects on matters of significance such as love, faith, ageing, mortality and creation as she tells Max's inspiring story. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743317945. Our Book No: 27149. $15 AUD.

208. Zimmerman, Andrea; Clemesha, David; Rosenthal, Marc (illustrator) (2004). Dig! (Modern reprint ed). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Inc. 32 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, orange endpapers, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (few light creases). This charming children's picture book follows Mr Rally and his dog, Lighting (or Lightning), as they travel the town on a big yellow digging machine, taking care of five important building jobs. ISBN/ASIN: 9780152167851. Our Book No: 27955. $15 AUD.