Discusses the truth behind such beliefs as "Cats can see in total darkness," "Cats have nine lives," and "A cat signals its feelings with its tail."

Describes how cats communicate with people through their behavior and sounds and explains how to talk back to them using sounds, behavior, and body language.

An escaped housecat encounters twelve birds in the back yard but fails to catch any of them and has to eat feathers for lunch.

"All cats can talk. You just have to know how to speak their language! How to Speak Cat! can help you learn what your pet is saying: Why does she purr? How does she train you to pet her? What does her tail tell you about how she's feeling? Find out how to train your cat to come when you call her, sit up, and play fetch! Fantastic photos of kids and their pets bring cat language to life, and exciting tricks and games make learning to speak cat rewarding...