The Maine Coon’s Haiku and Other Poems for Cat Lovers

Michael J. Rosen uses haiku to portray twenty breeds of cats, including the Turkish Angora, Norwegian forest cat, ragdoll, and Maine coon. The poems describe traits that can be mischievous, mysterious, comical, or commanding. Lee White’s illustrations accompany the verse, while notes at the end add facts and explain each breed’s history. The collection combines brief poems with information about the cats represented.