Karma is three cats by Bella Montgomery. Illus. by Carolina Marando

Life according to Taylor Swift’s kitty best friends, the subtitle on the front cover, exposes what this book is about. For Taylor Swift fans, this book is a must, and for cat owners, there are many incidents which will evoke recognition and laughter.

The cats introduce themselves: Benjamin Button, Olivia Benson, and Meredith Grey, the hardest working cats in show business. Intrigued? Turning the page the animals reveal just what they do to bolster and encourage Taylor Swift’s talent. Meredith walks across the piano, making noises which are incorporated into the music, while Benjamin and Olivia purr on her lap, being the muse which impels her to work. They go along to the photo shoots, advise on her personal appearance and accompany her on her tours.  At her shows it is the trio of cats that do their stretching exercise, encouraging her to do hers before she appears on the stage, and of course help her wind down after the show.

Sometimes she is feeling low and it is the cats who help her shake it off. They help her with the many letters she must write to the fans.

But the best of all jobs is to keep her happy, and bring joy into her life.

A cute story about Taylor Swift’s cats and how important they are to her life, will endear Swift fans enormously. Others will come to the book via their interest in the person or their love of cats. The book shows how the cats work in her life, even being taken on tours.

Lovingly illustrated by Carolina Marando, the cats are easily identified, and their antics recognised by eager readers. A great deal of Taylor Swift’s life is also shown: the friendship bracelets, her clothes, hair style and make up for example.

Themes: Taylor Swift, Musicians, Cats, Friendship.

Fran Knight