Simon's Cat by Simon Tofield

Simon Tofield's Simon's Cat is a collection of cartoons that speak volumes about cat ownership and cat psyches.  The cat has a one track mind -- food.  The cat finds a variety of ways to get his owner's attention, including hitting him over the head with a baseball bat, like in this video.  The cat has not only become a YouTube sensation, but this book is likely to become equally successful.

Some of the best cartoons in the book involve Simon's cat acting like a bird feeder or bird bath hoping to catch birds.  Through simple lines, shapes, and caricatures, Tofield creates an instantly recognizable and lovable cat.  There are subtle changes to each image that make the laughs even bigger.  Readers should check out Simon Tofield as he discusses how Simon's Cat developed and how he came up with the name.  Readers may find that the cartoon reminds them of other cartoon characters like Garfield, though Simon's cat doesn't have a dog to worry about or make look ridiculous.




Simon's Cat by Simon Tofield can provide readers with hours of entertainment, laughs, and fun.  Through self-deprecating actions, Simon's cat gets into all kinds of trouble and makes a lot of messes, but he's still adorable.  A cartoon book for any cat lover, those that need a good chuckle, and it would make a good gift for any occasion.

FTC Disclosure:  I receive my copy of Simon's Cat from A Circle of Books in a giveaway win.  Clicking on title and image links will go to my Amazon Affiliate page; No purchase necessary, though appreciated to fund international giveaways. 

I'm also counting this as my 8th book for the 2010 New Authors Challenge.