Cats are exceedingly wise creatures, as any cat person would attest. They are always right, and they know it. Black fabric cannot be without its helping of white hair, floors must be textured with hairballs, and naps must be carefully scheduled in amongst their busy lifestyles. If their world is not flowing and harmonious for them [their ‘Feng Shui’], something must change. Us lowly humans are not always capable of understanding the astuteness of our feline friends, and for this, the wisdom of Catfucius from the Meow Dynasty must be imparted upon us.

“When the needs of humans and cats coincide, peace and harmony will prevail. When the needs of humans and cats clash, peace and harmony will prevail – for the cat.”

Fang Shui is a delightfully humourous book that any cat person would get a kick out of. The colourful illustrations are cute, but the best part of the book lies in the accompanying text. Alternating pages have a “quote” from Catfucius and a pithy elucidation about why cats do what they do. Most were easily related to and things to chuckle at. No uproarious laughter; just muted chortles. Despite the children’s book appearance and being easy to read, the vast majority of children wouldn’t appreciate the humour that each page is littered with, making this best suited for older audiences. It is a quick read, taking 10-15 minutes to devour the whole 80 pages. Costing $5, it makes a great gift (a perfect stocking stuffer) for any cat lover. There’s no reason to rush out and buy it, but it’s highly recommended should you come athwart it.


Title: Fang Shui: Feng Shui for Felines by Catfucius
Author: Domis, Michael (Illustrations by Studio 2)
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press
Date Published: June 2002
ISBN: 0880887753

Recommended: Yes