When Hat the cat's doting human friend doesn't come home for a while,
will a young visitor offer the lonely kitty a taste of freedom? A
gentle, touching story for cat lovers of all ages.
Ever since the old man found a little kitten under his hat, the two have
been the best of friends. There are always plenty of kitty rubs and food
and talk to go around. Every day, Hat watches as the old man goes
outside to sit and feed the squirrels with nuts he places on top of his
hat. But Hat the cat is not allowed to join him. What if Hat ran away,
or chased the squirrels--or worse? Then the old man leaves and does not
come back the next day, or the one after that. When people come by to
take care of Hat until the old man returns, will one little girl give
Hat the chance he's been hoping for? Troy Wilson's tender prose, along
with Eve Coy's charmingly detailed illustrations, brings readers a sweet
story about companionship, love, and trust.