A cat's curiosity lands him in a tight spot.

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 features cheerful animal sounds and an entertaining seek-and-find element, all richly portrayed in Julie Paschkis's gorgeous illustrations that celebrate the patterns and shapes founds in nature.