Gypsy is a cat; and this is the story of her young life, as a kitten, growing up, moving to a new home, and to independence and wisdom. Kate Seredy pictures the significant incidents in Gypsy's life—learning to wash, to walk, to hunt—and in rhythmical language and beautiful drawings she shows the significant pattern as the young cat delights in her developing power, and her high-handed use of humans for her convenience and comfort.

Young children, so fascinated by their own development and newly discovered world, will appreciate Gypsy, while older readers will also be intrigued by the grace, strength and sagacity of this characteristic cat—so typical of her species. All will admire the skill and careful observation of Miss Seredy's drawings.

From the dust jacket