It starts with pictures in black and white (though I can tell the kitty is a pretty orange kitty, we cats just know these things).
"When cats are awake, all the world is the same. The food is always in the same corner...The ball is always under the chair...And there are always big people with softwarm laps to be in."
Then the kitty in the book starts to dream and everything turns color and whackadoodle! The moonbeams coming in the window make a swish sound. The fishbowl is an ocean and the kitty dives in.
"When cats dream, someone always has left the back door open, and no cat is afraid." I want to have THAT dream! The kitties in the book who are all bright colors and jangly edges jump on a dog's head and go to a jungle...then the grasses tickle their feet and they go home...where everything is the same again until they dream.
Yes, this is what is it like for cats owning a human, and we mostly like it this way. Safe and same when we are awake and wild and frolicky when we dream. I think Dav Pilkey must know the kitty that owns him very well. I think little humans would enjoy this book too because I am sure they have very similar dreams!
Today's tip for Cat Children of Human People (CaCHuPs): Strategic napping in winter. You need to take full advantage of every lap that presents itself in the cold months of winter. A sunbeam can only do so much. If your human sits down without something in their lap, hop in and sleep (or pretend to). If they think you are asleep, they will be less likely to get up. If they think you are dreaming, they will be even LESS likely to get up. So twitch a little even if you aren't asleep and dreaming. Also, if one of your humans moves around less than another, remember their lap is a more stable lap--it will last longer. The only excuse to not be in a lap when it's cold is that your human is unavailable--and if that doesn't mean they are out getting you food, you may need to reevaluate your situation.