Where is Catkin?

Catkin jumps off Amy's lap and climbs over the wall. It is time to hunt.

Catkin slithers through the grass, creeps by the pond, and explores a rock pile. Along the way he follows the sounds of animals and insects.

Kerik-Kerik. Catkin sees something shiny and small in the thick grass. Catkin hops-but the cricket gets away.

Garrump. Garrump. Catkin sees something green and spotted. Catkin leaps-but the frog hops into the water.

When Catkin hears a rustling by the tree he climbs up to the highest branch to investigate. But it's a long, long way back down to the ground. Meeeow. Meeeow.

Now who will hear Catkin and rescue him?

Author Janet Lord's simple, satisfying story of a mischievous cat is richly portrayed in Julie Paschkis's gorgeous illustrations that celebrate the patterns and shapes founds in nature.