A Cat in a Kayak Book

The kindly janitor Victor makes a habit of bringing unwanted pets to his quiet and peaceful home on Cloud Island. Teelo the cat is the first to arrive by kayak. Next, Victor arrives with Ruby the rooster and three hens. The "cheerful birds" had disturbed their former neighbors so much that they too had to go. Victor's kayak brings home Terry the terrier, who has ruined Mrs. Gripe's curtains; then Sylvie the sashaying snake, who likes to squeeze up to others; and Bonaparte, the parrot, who is just plain bossy. Teelo's island spa has turned into a crowing, barking, skin-shedding, shrieking, over-crowded zoo!

When Teelo stows away on the kayak for a peaceful reprieve, quiet quickly gives way to chaos as the waves crest and spray, gulls scream and a crab tugs at Teelo's tail. By the time Teelo reaches the beach of Cloud Island, he's glad to return to his friendly home. Eugenie Fernandes' luscious, chimerical seascapes overflow with brilliant purples and primary colors, enriching the fanciful journey.

A kindly janitor brings unwanted pets home.