A warm, whimsical and humorous story about a child who enjoys pottering in the garden, always accompanied by his cat Pickle, and a cheeky little Peewee bird who likes getting in on the action.
The child ("Me") enjoys solitude and quiet noticing. Pickle the cat pretends to be a fierce hunter, but is mostly lazy and curious. The peewee is bold and entirely unphased by Pickle's presence.
A gentle Australian garden story for ages 2-5, with themes of quiet companionship, observing nature, unlikely friendships, gentle humor, and being happily alone-but-not-alone.
Repetitive phrasing and page turns designed for little readers and read-aloud comfort.