{"title":"Scott Simon","description":"\u003cp\u003eScott Simon's writing captures the spirit of travel and adventure through heartfelt stories that often blend humour and reflection. Readers can immerse themselves in charming tales like \u003cem\u003eUlysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known,\u003c\/em\u003e where the natural world and personal experience intertwine with warmth and wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books offer more than just journeys across places—they explore the connections we forge with animals, people, and the landscapes around us. Simon’s work invites readers to see the familiar with fresh eyes, celebrating the small adventures in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ulysses-s-cat-and-other-animals-i-have-known-by-scott-simon-9781324117186","title":"Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott Simon's household does not make much distinction between humans and other animals. Whether two-legged or four, flesh-covered, fur-covered, feathered, or gilled—everyone is family. Today, Simon lives with the haiku-writing and \u003cem\u003eabsolument charmant\u003c\/em\u003e French poodle Daisy and the daringly audacious foster cat Gato Blanco. But that's just the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eUlysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known\u003c\/em\u003e, Simon warmly philosophises on the unforgettable and utterly ordinary moments between species, along with their joys, worries, love, and humour. Depicting a lifetime of remarkable, enduring relationships with pets, Simon explores the difficulty of expressing the strong ties we feel: a kinship between humans and animals that's more familial than \"owner,\" and more mutual than \"caregiver\" or \"guardian.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with the charming, whimsical illustrations of renowned \u003cem\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e cartoonist Liana Finck, Simon reflects on how pets unlock our hearts and burrow into our lives beginning with his family's dog guiding his first steps. From a cat who escaped the British Embassy (Simon had to promise to raise her as British) and street dogs during Sarajevo's siege to a series of beta fish all named Salman Fishdie and an energetic, cage-escaping hamster Bagel, he reveals how our animals change not just our lives but how we see the world. Enchanting and thoughtful, \u003cem\u003eUlysses S. Cat\u003c\/em\u003e is a profusion of exuberant memories and musings on a life spent in animal company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650599370988,"sku":"9781324117186","price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781324117186-ulysses-s-cat-and-other-animals-i-have-known.jpg?v=1779329268"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/scott-simon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}