Cats Are Cats — Valeri Gorbachev; Tim Hamilton

Exuberant watercolor illustrations chronicle the transformation of Tiger from kitten to giant jungle beast and his doting owner's efforts to accommodate his "growing" needs in this warmhearted story that celebrates unconditional love.

Miss Bell loved cats. One day she bought a tiny kitten. He had stripes like a tiger, a tail like a tiger, and a smile like a tiger. So Miss Bell named him Tiger. He was very cute, and she loved him a lot. Tiger grew and grew. He grew into a huge tiger, took over the whole house, and made a big mess. But Miss Bell loved him just the same. "Cats are cats," she said cheerfully.