They practise being loud so that they will be noticed‚ but they only frighten away some cats. They practise being brave and bold‚ but they scare away a dog... Then‚ just at the point of giving up‚ a little girl discovers them and takes them home.
Niland's warm‚ affectionate story explores a theme familiar to all-sometimes we get what we want only when we stop trying so hard.
