My Very Own Special Particular Private and Personal Cat

A lively, loving child is taught a thing or two about boundaries by his very own cat in this picture book illustrated by the legendary Remy Charlip!

Originally published in 1963, this is a story about a boy and his cat. Or rather, it’s about a boy and a cat—a cat who has a special, particular, private, and personal inner life of its very own! Because after all, can you ever really own a cat?

Cleanly designed with spot-color illustrations by Remy Charlip, My Very Own Special Particular Private and Personal Cat is a whimsical, often hilarious story that nonetheless offers a crucial lesson on setting and respecting personal boundaries. This picture book is refreshing and timeless… and ripe for rediscovery!