Cat on the Loose

There is a little girl named Annabelle.

She answers to "Button" for those who know her well.

Last week, she came home from school with a note

Asking her to bring in her favorite book that Dr. Seuss wrote.

Oh what fun!, but it doesn't stop there.

It suggested that she find a character costume to wear.

The girl looked over her choices with care,

"The Cat in the Hat Comes Back is the book I want to share."

Mom got busy thinking about the bow tie and hat.

But neither she nor the girl were satisfied with just that.

"I need white gloves and what about a tail?"

"If you're going to do something," Mom replies, "do it well!"

Long after the girl went to sleep that night

The Mom was busy working, making sure everything was just right

This Mom is crafty and good with the frills

But soon she enlisted the help of Dad's mathematical skills.

The Dad helped a lot and even used Pi.

Mom wasn't surprised, 'cause he's just that kind of guy.

Together they worked, gluing and sewing.

This Mom and this Dad showed no signs of slowing.

When they were done, they felt quite pleased with themselves.

Working in the night made them feel like little elves.

The girl woke in the morning with joy on her face.

The Mom and Dad sighed with relief that their time wasn't a waste.

Complete with whiskers and pink spots to boot.

Never before has there been so much work for a Cat to look cute.

Only two other children came dressed in there best

So glad this girl wants to stand out from the rest.

Annabelle has Cat in the Hat.

Notice the detail of the three-fingered gloves.

Those pesky pink spots the Cat in the Hat leaves behind.

There's a Cat on the loose!