Horses, dogs, cows, and cats, oh, my! Smiley Library’s new book section has some interesting books about various animals and their connections to their human friends.
“The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity,” a bestseller by Timothy C. Winegard, explores the human-horse relationship and the wide-ranging effect it has had on human history. Horse-lovers and history buffs will be enlightened by Winegard’s deep and broad narrative and revelations.
“Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show,” is authored by Tommy Tomlinson. His curiosity about dogs started a few years ago when he was watching a dog show competition and pondered whether or not those dogs, or pet dogs, were actually happy. He made it his mission to follow dog shows and dogs for a few years to see what he could discover. He shares his findings along with his sense of humor which makes for a fun read.
“Cowpuppy: An Unexpected Friendship and a Scientist’s Journey into the Secret World of Cows,” is by neuroscientist Gregory Berns. He actually has miniature zebu cow friends so don’t assume that this is strictly a scientific study. Heartwarming photographs of his bovine buddies help to keep the narrative interesting. However, there is plenty of science and detailed revelations involved as it is, after all, written by a scientist.
“Cats of the World,” written by “Kitten Lady” Hannah Shaw and photographed by her husband and professional photographer Andrew Marttila, is an international love story of all things cat and kitten. Feline lives, their companions, and their rescuers, are featured in thirty different countries in this beautifully photographed travelogue.