"When Granny
wasn't looking,
Kitty stole
a cupcake.
Granny was not pleased."
Oh, I wish my granddaughters were here to listen to this very funny story. They spent time before school one morning this week sitting at their front window watching two young raccoons climb up and down the cedar tree in their front yard. Because of that they would very much enjoy this story of mistaken identity.
Granny seems the perfect person to leave in charge of a very special pet while the family must be away. Before leaving, an important note is left on the fridge, concerning care for their cat, Satsuki. Just as Granny is reading the note, the cat bolts, scaring Granny and knocking her glasses off. As luck would have it, the note floats off the fridge and straight into the cat's water dish. The smudges make it almost impossible to read; however. Granny can read the most important part of the message: Please don't let the cat out.
Without her glasses, she looks out the window to see what she thinks is the cat, already outside. Oh, dear! She is able to coax the 'cat' back inside, while Satsuki scampers out the open door. 'Kitty" (really a raccoon) loves the attention given: plenty of cat food, cupcakes, a bath (meh), a good brushing, and the chance to make trouble all day long.
Tired out, Granny heads to bed. Kitty isn't tired at all and spends the night (raccoons are nocturnal beings) causing major chaos (as is often the case with the little bandits). Granny awakens frazzled by her lack of sleep to find Kitty snoring on the sofa. Still without her glasses, she is unaware of the mess that welcomes the family home. Her glasses are found, and Granny is out the door. The final page is a hoot!
A tale told with great humor and meant to entertain all who read it, it will be read time and again. The acrylic, watercolor, and pencil artwork encourages giggles at every turn. There is a lot to see and discuss as the story is shared.
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