Simon is an old cat. His family adores him and they do everything they can to keep him comfortable. After a full life of chasing butterflies, pruning houseplants and playing the piano, he now feels useless. Then one day his family drops something soft and small on this tummy. A kitten! There is much the kitten needs to learn about the world. Suddenly Simon has lots to do!

Judith Byron Schachner pays homage to one special, very old feline in a book for anyone who has lived with and loved a cat. She is the bestselling author of Skippyjon Jones, Mr. Emerson's Cook and bits & pieces.