Story of 'Birthday' will leave you smiling

"Happy Birthday, the Cat" is fun to read and entertaining to look at, regardless of whether you like cats. The book is written by the cat (she says it's transcribed by Noriko because Don kept her laughing too hard to get much work done) about her adventures with her new family. The stories Birthday tells in the book (and some of the photographs) are a flight of fancy that are perfect for a lazy afternoon or a day at the beach.

Absolutely stunning photographs

As an anthropomorph and the companion of a wonderful white cat named Phydeaux, I naturally fell for a charming book ostensibly written by a cat: Happy Birthday, The Cat - True Meow Stories, with pages of charming photographs by Happy Birthday's "parents," Don and Noriko Carroll. According to the author, she named herself and projected the information to her adoptive parents who took the absolutely stunning photographs. Birthday shares her early travails in the store window, meowing behind a sign: "Looking for a home. Will work for food." Actually, she does work — in between all the cuddling and napping — when her parents photograph her with ducks, turtles and a parrot. And she has written a charming, witty book. I wish my Phydeaux could read.

I ask my mom to read it to me every night

Happy Birthday, the Cat will delight readers around the globe

No doubt, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THE CAT was created out of love and with a sense of whimsy and fun. I am totally enchanted by the combination of storytelling, poetry and pictorial art. I didn't want the story to end. The magic and timelessness of the book which make it a classic will delight readers around the globe.

Magical book—leaps high over the realm of photo reality

Children's books have long been remembered for their enchanting stories and illustrations that stimulated the imagination; wonderful tales conveyed to the reader through the help of magical drawings and paintings. A photograph often has a difficult time achieving the same fantasy and magic of a drawing or painting - especially in children's books. But Don and Noriko Carroll's "Happy Birthday the Cat" is an exception. Between the narrative voice of Birthday the cat and the sparkling, magical photographs of her adoptive parents Don and Noriko, this book leaps high over the realm of photo reality and brings to children of all ages the gift of imagination and fantasy. It is a must read for anyone over the age of 4!

A truly beautiful book!

Birthday, the cat, is a charming character whose adventures are irresistible! Birthday's sense of humor and adorable antics will bring joy to any reader. Her take on the aspects of our world that we may sometimes take for granted such as a romp on the beach, a meeting in the park, or simply a beautiful sky, will brighten every readers day. I found myself chuckling through many of the stories, and captivated by Don and Noriko Carroll's gorgeous photography. This is a fabulous book for adults, children and anyone who has ever loved a pet. In addition, the glimmering images make this book a fixture for the coffee table and an excellent gift! I never get tired of Birthday's world, and I'm delighted to have this book in my collection.

A great adventure!

This is a wonderfully imaginative and insightful look at the world of a cat through the eyes of a human. Don and Noriko Carroll have captured the essence of mischief and adventure of what we love about cats! The funny tales and the sweet family (Mama and Papa and Birthday) are enjoyable to read and even more beautiful to look at. A great book for kids, adults and cat-lovers of all ages!