Bud, a big orange cat, and Gabby, a petite black-and-white kitty, live together. Bud is in charge, and Gabby sometimes annoys him. Still, they enjoy watching bugs and napping together.
One day, Gabby gets sick, and she has to go to the vet in a big box. Bud doesn't know what to do all by himself. He licks himself until he gets a hairball. He worries about Gabby, remembering all the things he likes about her. Gabby eventually comes home, smelling like medicine, but Bud doesn't care. Gabby is home.
Davis charming story of two companion cats will engage children of all ages. The sweet tale is accompanied by Davis bold, colorful artwork, inspired by her background as a greeting-card artist. The picture book, geared toward children ages 3-7, is published by HarperCollins Publishers.
Posted: July 15, 2006, 5:00 a.m. EST