Tamara Kryukova (born October 14, 1953) is a Russian author of children’s and young adult books, a laureate of international awards, and a member of the Writers’ Union of Russia. She writes in different genres for readers of different ages. Her works have been translated into the languages of countries in the near abroad, Central and Eastern Europe.
Listen to a kind and witty story about the life of one family, seen through a cat’s point of view. Barsik is the hero of the story— a house cat who knows how to use not only a litter box, but also the Internet. The family he lives in is, by today’s standards, big: the Owner, his wife the Housewife, and their children—Alyona, a high-school student; Anton, an eighth-grader who doesn’t get along with the cat and therefore earned from him the nickname “Blabber”; and Vanya, a preschooler—friend and protector of the fluffy pet. Barsik tells about a difficult cat life, while also sharing his opinion on human fuss and clutter, and offers several tips on how to properly perceive what’s happening now. A great book not only for cat lovers, but for everyone interested in animal psychology.