A girl and her cat, Marigold, are best friends. When the girl accidently steps on Marigold's tail, the surprised and hurt cat runs for cover. But in this story for readers 4 to 6, after some time apart and an apology, all is forgiven, and the two are friends again. Two-time Caldecott Medal winner Chris Raschka cleverly introduces various renditions of the word "meow" throughout, and his lively watercolors are as charming as always.

"Expressive and engaging…. A warm portrayal of kids and furry friends that introduces young children to phonics, emotions, and active listening."—School Library Journal