His videos have been viewed more than eighty million times around the world. He has a wildly popular blog frequently visited by insatiable fans. He's been talked about in "Entertainment Weekly", the "New York Times" and on "The Colbert Report". And his videos have received the YouTube Video Award Japan 2008. He is Maru the adorable Japanese feline who has taken the Internet and the world by storm! In Japanese 'Maru' means circle or round, a fitting name for this gorgeous male Scottish Fold cat who loves to charge and dive headfirst into cardboard boxes, drawers, and trashcans. Now, this beautiful four-color picture book with text in English and Japanese written by Maru's owner introduces the sensation to legions of new followers. Filled with captivating photos of Maru in all his many phases (and containers), "I Am Maru" is the must have keepsake for his fans and for every feline lover.

About the Author

mugumogu is the username of Maru's owner. She lives in Japan.

Reviews

"I Am Maru takes readers inside the lives of Maru and his owner mugumogu, peeking into boxes, boxes, more boxes...With his big, round eyes and white-glove paws, Maru finds a way to burrow inside anything-and don't be surprised if one of those places is your heart!"--People.com