Cats are great company. Really. They cuddle, purr, play, and love.  They’re great listeners. Sometimes they even respond to you. (A recent conversation with my cat went like this: “Mittens! There you are!” … *entwines his tail around my feet* “Meow.” … “Were you napping? …. “Meeow.” … “Really?” … “Meow.” … “Are you sure?” … “Meoow.”) And when you’re reading, they just settle right up on your chest so you have to lift your arms above them to read the book. Every one of them has a personality of their own. And, most of all, they’re great sidekicks.

“Sidekicks?” You must be wondering. “How can a cat be a sidekick?” It’s simple, really – think about it. Lizzy had Mr. Whiskers. (Tinkerbell & The Great Fairy Rescue.) Ramona had Picky-Picky. (Ramona the Pest, Ramona & Beezuz… anyone?) Alice met the Cheshire Cat, did she not? And don’t forget good ol’ Miss Moppet – Beatrix Potter! The one who wrote “Peter Rabbit”? She wasn’t even just a sidekick, she was the main character! And, of course… the Cat in the Hat.

I think making a post about cats certainly has everything to do with being bookish. Not only are they there for you while reading a good book, or writing a story; they’re IN lots of books, too! I mean, come on. “Life of Pi”? Tiger! “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”? Lion! Even in other parts of the cats family (yes, I know, I rabbit trail… or should I say cat trail! Aha… see what I did there??) cats are very very much in books. They make great characters, friends, companions, and sidekicks.

I hope I always have a cat in my life.