A lively, loving child is taught a thing or two about boundaries by his very own special, most particular cat in this picture book. This is a story about a boy and his very own special, particular, private, and personal cat-a cat he orders around, puts on his lap, and even dresses up and tucks into bed! But the cat has other plans, and its very own special, particular, private, and personal inner life. After all, everyone knows that you can't ever really own a cat... The story's climax, warm and friendly, yet firm, is all about how to claim the space we each need for ourselves. Many children and adults have undoubtedly felt just as this cat does!