Remember that nursery rhyme? “Rub a dub, dub…..three men in a tub…..” ???
Well the “tub” I’m about to talk about is far from that kind of tub – it’s a beautiful and wonderful home afloat for one of my best buddies and his two devoted humans. Who’s the buddy? Why it’s Bailey Boat Cat who has one of the most fun and interesting cat blogs we follow. But he’s not just a pretty face – he’s also a published author and Mom and I just read his book for the THIRD time! Three times? Well that’s how good it is – you want to go back and read it over and over because it’s full of fun.
From the first page to the last you learn about what it’s like to live on board a sailboat from Bailey’s perspective – and surprisingly we learn that there are a lot of cats (and dogs) who live full-time on boats like he does. Lucky them! Bailey and his humans recently started living full-time together as a family on board Nocturne, their lovely boat – you’ll see lots of great interior and exterior shots of Nocturne in the book – and get to explore all the hiding spots, cubbyholes and interesting napping places aboard Nocturne thanks to all the photos in the book.
Bailey talks about safety and what’s important to have aboard in case of emergencies……….in fact you can see how Bailey handled his OWN emergency when he learned (accidentally) that he could swim! His parents cleverly crafted a rope ladder for him which probably (knowing Bailey) will be well used in the future since he loves adventure.
The book is wonderful for people of all ages to read and learn from – certainly anyone who has a boat or is lucky enough to live aboard a boat – particularly if they have a pet. Children will love Bailey’s adventures and hearing about his life and “rules of the water”……..the book is full of beautiful photographs, cat wisdom, fun and charm and you definitely WILL want to keep it handy for a smile or two when you need it.
I had the occasion to share the book with our next door neighbors recently at a July 4th cookout. They have two little boys aged seven and nine and the whole family enjoyed the book cover to cover.
I’m ever so proud to know Bailey and his parents – they are truly “living the dream” and having the life many of us would love to have……….sailing into the sunset to see the world one adventure at a time. We do hope Bailey has more books coming and wish his “Mom” Louise Kennedy much luck in all her writing endeavors in the future – she definitely has “the gift” of writing – this book will be treasured in this household always.
If you’d like to pre-order the book (which will be released in hard cover September 2 in the USA), just CLICK HERE . It’s also available on Kindle. One thing is for sure – we can guarantee you will be glad you did……….
Very cool!!!
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Definitely……not every cat gets to sail the seven seas!
Hugs, Sammy
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Love Bailey’s book too…
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It’s wonderful…..Louise and Bailey did a wonderful job didn’t they?
Pam
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You’ve really wet our appetite Sammy – we WON a copy of Bailey’s book in the RNLI raffle to celebrate his birthday 😀 How lucky is that! Can’t wait to read it.
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You will LOVE the book…….it’s beautifully printed and so much fun! Congratulations!
Hugs, Sammy
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I adored your review – we loved Bailey’s book too!
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Thanks Sparkle! It’s truly a “sweet read”….what a life huh??
Hugs, Sammy
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Dat’s pawsum Sammy. Meez luvs Baileys adventuwes. 🙂 See yous at da sock hop.
Luv ya’
Dezi
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See you later Dezi!!!!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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What a wonderful review! We’ll definitely have to put that on our list of must-haves!
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It’s a really wonderful book and we were thrilled to be asked to review it……..definitely a “must have” !!
Hugs, Sammy
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Bailey’s book sounds pawsome!!! What fun he must have living on a sailboat!
The Florida Furkids
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Wouldn’t that be totally PAWSOME?????? He wears a life vest too……good boy!
Hugs, Sammy
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I’m sure it’s a great book for all pups and kittens. And for all people who still dream about adventures :o) I’ll second your Happy Sailing with dad’s rival Rod:I am sailing, I am sailing
Home again ‘cross the sea
I am sailing, stormy waters
To be near you, to be free… :o)
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Thanks for serenading me this morning Easy! Rod’s a croaking frog compared to you buddy!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Hugs, Sammy
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that’s what my dad says too…. while he looks as green as a frog :o)
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Are you sure it’s not mold??????? Just sayin’ !!!
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maybe he is moldy with envy?….shall we call a dogtor or a vermin exterminator hahahahaha
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I bet Rod is moldy with envy…….haven’t seen or heard from him in a while!!!
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he was in Tv a couple of weeks ago and talked about his giant model railroad… thats bo… I mean special… :o)
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Oh yeah? So he’s railroading instead of singing these days huh? Less competition from him makes your Dad happy??? HAHA
Hugs, Sam
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mom was speechless and formed “model railroad” with her lips… dad just said: well think that train has sailed :o)
I’m glad my mom made the right decision and picked my dad hahahaha
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I think your Mom knew a REAL winner when she saw one!!!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Sounds like a great book, I will be checking it out!
Good Morning!
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It really is an adorable book……….great photos – beautiful views – imagine living in Italy and sailing the seas from there…………….sigh!
Hugs, Pam and Sam
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How awesome! I love read Bailey’s blog – 🙂 XOXO – Bacon
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We do too………..I wonder if any pigs live full time aboard a boat?????
Hugs, Sam
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I don’t know. That’s a good question. I’ll check into that cousin! XOXO – Bacon
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I really like the boat. 🙂
Have a good one, y’alls,
Pit
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You too Mr. Pit! I agree – Nocturne is a gorgeous sailboat! Lucky them!
Hugs, Sammy
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What a lucky kitty. Sounds like a good book.
Sue B
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It really is………downloadable on Kindle and available September 2 here in the USA…..great little coffee table book full of fun!
Hugs, Sam
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dood…thanx for thiz ree view ..we will hafta chex out Bailey’s book…& speekin oh “bailey”…….. 🙂 ♥♥♥♥♥
heerz two a longfinned smelt kinda week oh end
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Oh longfinned smelt sounds like a good breakfast (with bacon of course!!!)………have a super weekend gang!
Hugs, Sammy
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Wonderful review! Sounds like a great book! 🙂 xx Roxy & Tigerlino ❤
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It really is – – – – you would love it!!
Hugs, Sam
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Looks like I’ll have to wait until September before it’s here in North America….**sigh**…what will we do until then? Oh ya…go boating too!! =^,,^=
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That’s right – you’re lucky enough to be boaters as well – my Dad says he’s thinking of selling his airplane to get a sailboat….it looks like so much fun!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Nice review. We know our brofur appreciates it. We think his book is so pawsome and really hope he and Mom Lou have many more in their future. We too encourage efurryone who loves cats, a good adventure our beautiful photography to order a copy. XO, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
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It’s a GREAT little book – BIG in fun and little in size!
Hugs, Sammy and Mom
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sorry but I skimmed the review (I don’t usually read reviews of books that I will be reviewing too! That’s how I roll) but we love Bailey!
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I’m sure you’ll do a better job with the review than I did – you’re WONDERFUL at them (!!) – but I couldn’t say enough positive words for Bailey and Louise on this little book full of fun.
Hugs, Pam
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I used to visit their blog and miss it. Great review!
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Thanks Layla…..it was one of the most charming books I’ve read in ages and so full of great info for those who are lucky enough to sail the seven seas with their pets!!!
Hugs, Pam
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Great review! Mom and I absolutely LOVE Bailey’s book!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Hi Cupcake! We saw your review on Amazon so we knew you loved Bailey’s book too……it’s pawsome……I’m gonna read it over and over and over!
Hugs, Sammy
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Thank you so much my furiend for such a pawesome review both mum and I are so happy that you like it and really appreciate the review. Big big hugs and bisous of course! =^.^=
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Hi Bailey – everybody enjoyed hearing about your book – let’s hope that translates into lots of sales!!!!! Very proud of you and your Mum……….VERY!
Hugs, Sammy
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Souns like an awesome life full of adventures!
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We think so too………..my Dad is ready to sell his plane and get a boat! HAHAHAHA
Hugs, Sam
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We think Bailey is one cool cat. He really is living the dream!
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He sure is……….lucky boy!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Oh SNAP NO! All that water?? ::shudder:: I’m glad he’s living the dream and all, but me, well, I am a landlubber. I don’t even like to be near the kitchen sink! Eek! To tell you truth, I’m even a little worried about the riverboat trip!
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Oh Spitty you can have TWO liftjackets to wear full-time on that riverboat! And we’ll ALL pitch in and protect you from the swampwater down on the Bayou too – Promise – cross my extra-toes and everything!!!!
Hugs, Sam
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Very cool and a kind and we’ll thought out promotion of his book.
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Thanks Winter! We adore Bailey and think he and his Mum have a bright writing future (and sailing future) together!
Hugs, Sam
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Furabuluss reeveew Sammy! We haz a copy of Brofur Bailey’z book n it iz a gem fer shure!!! Dey are livin dere dreem which iz bery inspirin to old kittehz like me…
N Mum too!!!
Lub Nylablue n Sherriellen Mum ❤ ❤ ❤
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They are living a lot of people’s dream including THEIRS!! HAHAHAHA
Hugs, Sam
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We did not know Bailey’s mom was an author. Excellent….as there is another book for story time! We recently started following Baily and his adventures. He lives a lot differently than most of us and we find it fascinating. He is so brave to live around all that water.
(((Shoko and Kali)))
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He’s quite a nice guy too…..lucky to live on a boat. Only recently did he begin living there full time but he always enjoyed being on the boat anyway. This is Bailey’s Mom’s first book……she wants to write a Young Adult novel next…..I bet she does it and does it well!
Hugs, Sammy
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Dat’z so true Sammy…Mum sayz she nott shure what her dreem wuud bee butt she sayz a houseboat wuud bee kinda kewl 😉
Lub Nylablue ❤
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Really need to get Bailey’s book, can’t wait to read it
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It’s a real little treasure…….super cute!
Hugs, Sam
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