Description The middle of the night is the perfect time for an adventure! Discover the secret nighttime walk of a romantic cat, taken while you're fast asleep. While I Sleep It's time for bed. But the cat doesn't seem to have any intention of sleeping. With wide eyes, she gazes out at the world beyond the house. Cats can see wonderfully well in the dark—even when the night sky is pitch black, they can see everything as clearly as if it were broad daylight. What could be happening while we sleep? What exciting things might unfold? Let's set off on a night outing with the cat and find out—just don't tell the farmer! The Romantic Cat's Secret Stroll The cat pads softly through the darkness. To our eyes, everything looks pitch black, but the cat can see it all clearly. Curious what the world looks like through a cat's eyes? Turn the page and see for yourself—the scenery that seemed like nothing but darkness suddenly bursts into vivid, beautiful color. Sharp thorns transform into flowers of every shape, and heavy boulders turn into plump, inviting pumpkins. Let's pass by the sleeping chickens and cows and head to the vegetable garden. Let's try to catch a rabbit hopping along the way, and stop to watch an owl in the forest. In the village, friends are waiting for the cat, and together they sing songs—songs full of longing, songs sweet as honey, songs that tug at the heart. Only cats know how to sing songs like these! A Glittering Night Scene You probably thought that once you fell asleep, the whole world drifted off to sleep too. Could you have ever imagined so much excitement unfolding in the night? Take a leisurely stroll through the artist's vivid, vibrant illustrations of the nighttime world. The Cat's Night Outing was actually first published back in 1969. After going out of print, it has now been reissued and brought back to us. Even after all these years, this book still captivates readers with its lively illustrations, drawing us into a dreamy nocturnal world. The author, Dahlov Ipcar, is widely celebrated for her exceptional talent in depicting nature, and her works are displayed in art museums around the world. Even at nearly 100 years old, she continued creating art, sharing her deep love for nature and animals with the world.