Book Recs from Zoe’s cats and snake

By Zoe (and Oog, Squash, Plum)
Children’s Book Buyer, Birdie Books
May 19, 2026

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So... Plum, Squash, and Oog (my two cats and snake) have urged me to get the message out on each of their favorite books. If you have a sec, just give them a moment of your time so they get off my back... literally. Thanks!

“Oog” the Cornsnake

“Oog” the Cornsnake recommends Slither by Stephen S Hall. A well-rounded and deeply researched nonfiction that delves into how humans view snakesss! Filled with empathetic anecdotes, scientific research, and storiesss that keep you engaged!

Through understanding the importance of snakes and giving them the same empathy we’d give to less feared creatures, we can understand a lot about ourselves and nature.

“Squash” the Tuxedo Cat

Squash the Tuxedo Cat recommends Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Ah, yes, the mental agony and ethical gymnastics of our 19th-century Russian lead, Raskolnikov. Is there more to us than the material? Do we all gain redemption in the end? Much remains unknown… meow

Sweet “Plum”

Plum recommends Warriors: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter

A fierce and epic middle-grade adventure! We’re introduced to this gripping series through the eyes of house cat Rusty. He is chosen to become a part of a clan of tenacious warrior cats, but just as he starts to enjoy the excitement of clan life, darkness begins to seep in…I love the spirit of these wild cats, and I’m so excited to continue with this series!