Tiny but Mighty by Hannah Shaw

Tiny But Mighty by Hannah Shaw
ISBN: 9781524744069
Published by Penguin on August 6, 2019
Genres: Animals, Nonfiction
Pages: 336
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*A New York Times Bestseller*
#1 National Bestseller
Indie Bestseller

From Kitten Lady, the professional kitten rescuer, humane educator, animal advocate, and owner of the popular Instagram @kittenxlady comes the definitive book on saving the most vulnerable—and adorable—feline population: newborn kittens.

Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has dedicated her life to saving the tiniest felines, but one doesn't have to be a professional kitten rescuer to change—and save—lives. In Tiny but Mighty, Hannah not only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overpopulation on the streets to fostering unweaned kittens, from combating illness to combating compassion fatigue, from finding a vet to finding the purrfect forever home. Filled with information on animal welfare, instructional guides, and personal rescue stories of kittens like Chloe, Tidbit, Hank, and Badger—not to mention hundreds of adorable kitten photos—Tiny but Mighty is the must-have kitten book for cat lovers, current-and-future rescuers, foster parents, activists, and advocates.

Credibility/Research: 10, filled with (referenced) information that’s presented comprehensively; it somehow never feels overwhelming, but continually educational.

Authenticity: 10, the first book I’ve ever seen that covers the current state of kitten welfare in the US, how to foster kittens (and other ways to help!), a light guide to common kitten ailments, tips on feeding and socializing, and challenges us to change our vocabulary as part of the solution.

Writing: 10, a unique voice that blends aspirational messaging with education, and storytelling tidbits (also fantastic photographs); I really appreciated the hope woven throughout the entire book.

Personal Impact: 10, in the days I read this book, I couldn’t stop thinking about fostering kittens. I’d already made the decision to do so, but this book helped me clarify what kind of fostering I want to do, and eased my nervousness about being so new to it. I even purchased a bunch of supplies (not that I needed to; the shelter provides stuff), so I’d be extra ready.

Intrigue: 8, the density of the information meant I did need to spend a few days not reading it, to make sure I was digesting everything. It was a little odd- I’d read a chapter, be inspired, make a bunch of notes, and then set it down for 24 hours.

Logic/Informativeness: 10, every time information in this book prompted a question, Hannah would be answering that question in the following pages. It was all the info I didn’t know I needed about fostering, presented in a way that’s inspiring and arms me to be the best kitten foster I can be.

Enjoyment: 10, I didn’t expect to be as comprehensive as it was. Hannah Shaw is a great writer- her tone, her pacing, her organization of information was all right up my alley.

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