Holiday Book Gift Guide

At Super Cool Pets we love books and we know many of you do too. Books are a great gift to give at the holidays--easy to order and ship online and always appreciated. There are many heart-warming and informative books about our pets. Super Cool Pets has been looking at new releases. Here is a sampling:

All I Need to Know I Learned From My Cat (And Then Some): Double-Platinum Collector's Edition
by Suzy Becker
These illustrated teachings of one very wise cat were embraced by millions when first published. Now Binky is back, adding 45 new life lessons.

Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog . . . and Your Life
by Cesar Millan
Bestselling author Cesar Millan takes his principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your own.

101 Best Businesses for Pet Lovers
by Joseph Nigro, Nicholas Nigro
101 Best Businesses for Pet Lovers furnishes readers with a comprehensive roster of the finest and most unusual entrepreneurial, career, and moneymaking opportunities in today's colorful pet care trade.

The Cat Bible: Everything Your Cat Expects You to Know
by Tracie Hotchner
The Cat Bible explains the mysteries of feline behavior to owners who are devoted to their cats without being able to fully understand them. It offers straightforward solutions to the problems that cause people to give up their cats, many of which are preventable, including litter box avoidance, furniture scratching.

Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
by Debra M. Eldredge, Delbert G. Carlson, Liisa D. Carlson, James M. Giffin
Fully revised and expanded, the Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook is the most essential book any cat owner can have. Clearly written, step-by-step directions give you vital information at your fingertips: when you can treat your cat yourself and how to communicate signs and symptoms so that your veterinarian can give your pet the best care possible.

The Dangerous Book for Dogs: A Parody by Rex and Sparky
by Joe Garden, Janet Ginsburg, Chris Pauls, Anita Serwacki, Scott Sherman
This gentle parody of the bestselling Dangerous Book for Boys-identical in look and tone to its source material-offers an often funny, surprisingly insightful take on dog behavior that's sure to resonate with the Spot set.

Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm
by Jon Katz
Latest collection of stories from upstate New York's Bedlam Farm, the saga of which began with A Dog Year (2002). Bedlam Farm, a cross between a working and a hobby farm, is the home of the animals that are his inspiration.

Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
by Debra M. Eldredge, Liisa D. Carlson, Delbert G. Carlson, and James M. Giffin
The guide dog lovers have relied on for more than twenty-seven years, this handbook has been extensively revised to include the latest information on everything from canine healthcare to nutrition to holistic treatments. Puts vital information at your fingertips.

Good Dog. Stay
by Anna Quindlen
Heartening and bittersweet, Good Dog. Stay. honors the life of a cherished and loyal friend and offers us a valuable lesson on our four-legged family members: Sometimes an old dog can teach us new tricks.

kittenwar: may the cutest kitten win!
by Fraser Lewry, Tom Ryan
Kittenwar.com, the massively popular Web site that pits two photographs of adorable kittens side by side and asks the viewer to vote for a winner, has entered a new battlefield: the book.

meowWOW!: Curiously Compelling Facts, True Tales, and Trivia Even Your Cat Won't Know
by Marty Becker D.V.M., Gina Spadafori
Whether you're a cat lover, a trivia buff, or searching for information before you adopt your first kitten or adult cat, everything you always wanted to know (and everything you didn't think of asking) is revealed!

Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
by Ted Kerasote
A Labrador mix, Merle first appeared while the author was on a camping trip. The author, an award-winning nature writer, decided to take his canine friend home to rural Wyoming. This chronicle of their 13 years together is interspersed with studies by animal behaviorists that strengthened Kerasote's desire to see Merle as a responsible individual rather than a submissive pet.

The Natural Pet Food Cookbook: Healthful Recipes for Dogs and Cats
by Wendy Nan Rees
The unprecedented pet food recall that began in March 2007 has pet owners very concerned. Many have become mistrustful of commercial food manufacturers and instead are turning to home-cooked meals as a way to ensure that their pets remain safe.

Planet Cat: A CAT-alog
by Sandra Choron, Harry Choron, Arden Moore
A lively, entertaining, one-of-a-kind assemblage of more than 400 lists on all things cat. Its all here, from the origins of the species to care and training to breeds and behavior to famous cats in history, art, and literature. The book even includes a list of celebrity cat people. Illustrated with more than 150 photographs and line drawings.

Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish
by Mark R. Levin
Rescuing Sprite is a stunningly intimate look at the love between a family and a dog, one that movingly shows, in Mark Levin's words, that "in the end, we humans are the lucky ones."

Snog: A Puppy's Guide to Love
by Rachael Hale
Snog: A Puppy's Guide to Love features sixty original and captivating images of puppies by the world's most popular animal photographer. Hale uses her lens, her love of dogs, and a great deal of patience to create an enchanting perspective on how puppies see the world.

50 Games to Play With Your Cat
by Jackie Strachan (Author)
Discover a complete compendium of games appropriate for cats of all ages and activity levels. The simple instructions make each game easy to set up and play in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. The book features activities that challenge your cat both mentally and physically, helping to satisfy her instinctive hunting skills while keeping her fit and happy.