John Ungar – illustratör

An ode to the feline in your life, Hardworking Cats shows cats are much less lazy than we give them credit for. It’s not all just sleeping in sunspots, curling up on laps, and looking adorable. Our cats are just as motivated as we are to get a good day’s work done. The next time one of your dog-loving friends (shudder) asks you “What’s your cat even good for other than lying around?” you can answer with a long list of one hundred different jobs your cat can do, including:Official greeter, waiting for you at the doorExterminator, ridding you of those pesky pestsInterior decorator, achieving that messy yet chic lookFurniture stripper, because who really needs upholstery anywayComedian, providing you with laughs at just the right momentFood critic, letting you know you accidentally bought the wrong flavorYoga practitioner, making sure to stay in shape with extra-long stretchesJob supervisor, keeping an eye out for any goofing off during gardening seasonData entry typist, showing you don’t actually need to use real words to get your meaning acrossAnd many moreLovingly illustrated with one hundred original illustrations, cat-lovers of all ages will enjoy finding which jobs their cat does best.