Mr. Dululu, a pianist with a strict daily routine, always goes to bed at exactly eleven o’clock. But tonight, a cat has climbed onto the roof of his apartment, and its persistent meowing has broken the peaceful silence of the night. So, Mr. Dululu gets out of bed and begins to play a lullaby on the piano to soothe the cat to sleep.
As he plays and sings, drowsiness sets in—but to his surprise, instead of calming the cat, his song only makes it more energetic. Soon, even more cats come bouncing and pouncing toward the sound. Meanwhile, one hundred sardines join in the fun.
Four-time Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award winner Tom Liu draws inspiration from the Spanish children’s song There Was Once a Mr. Cat (Señor Don Gato) to create a playful “story within a story.” Set to the familiar tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star , it’s both readable and singable—perfect for interactive storytime. Liu’s bold, bright color blocks, geometric shapes, and sleek minimalist lines bring vibrant humor to every page, pulsing with musical rhythm and movement for a joyful feast for the eyes and ears.