"...Uh-oh. Door's left open, just a crack. / My cat is out and he won't come back!..." Even though the cat stalks 12 different birds while it's in the garden, the jingling bell around its neck keeps the cat from having any luck as a predator. A notable balance of drama, surprise and information about the birds and the blossoms within the vibrant collages is incorporated into this 12 1/4" x 7 1/4" story-guide to bird watching. The birds are painted accurately and all but the ones on the final four pages are pictured life size. A beautiful book at close range and a visually stunning one from a distance! (Ages 2-7)

An escaped house cat encounters twelve common birds in the backyard but captures only feathers for lunch. Includes bird guide. "Destined to become an uncontested favorite with many children and adults."--The Horn Book

Jingle, jingle! Follow the sneaky cat on his backyard hunt.

• A Rhythmic Read-Aloud: Simple, catchy rhymes and a fun "JINGLE JINGLE" sound make this a perfect story for reading together.
• Backyard Bird Watching: Meet twelve common birds, from the Blue Jay to the American Robin, all beautifully illustrated and identified.
• A Gentle Lesson in Nature: Discover why the cat's bell is so important and see how birds use their wings to stay safe.
• Bonus Bird Guide: The book concludes with a colorful guide that names each bird and shares fun facts about them.