Mister Pudge was the family treasure-a happy, fat cat who ruled the roost, lovingly watched over by Marty and Mary. Pudge lived a dream life for a cat, with plenty of time to sleep, eat, and relax in the sun. Then, Mary went away for a couple days. Pudge wondered where she had gone, until the day she returned with a tiny, pink package ... Surprise Mary and Marty brought home a new baby named Beth At first, Pudge thought it would be nice to have another person in the house to pet him and feed him. Soon, he came to realize Baby Beth didn't do much but cry and whine. Where was the fun in that? As Baby Beth grew, though, Pudge found a new friend. "Mister Pudge Meets Baby Beth" shares a story for any family with a new baby in the house. It's not always easy to make the necessary adjustments-for Pudge or for other siblings-but Mister Pudge soon finds that his time with Baby Beth is special. It's an important lesson for young siblings and kitties alike