Meet sultry, silly Boo, a big black cat who stepped into Peggy Chun's life - and landed centerstage into some of her most dazzling watercolors.

Told in Boo's own words, The Watercolor Cat gives us a cat's-eye-view of the celebrated work and inspiring life of Hawaii artist Peggy Chun, known equally for her colorful, charming paintings and her strength and resolve in confronting the debilitating disease ALS - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Featuring a whimsical text by Shelly Mecum and fifty full-color reproductions of Peggy's paintings, The Watercolor Cat includes the artists's famous feline images, such as Boo sauntering through the ti leaves, and her extraordinary depictions of Hawaii's lush flora and fabled locales. With the faithful, attentive Boo always at her side, the narrative traces Peggy's development as an artist, uncovering many private moments of struggle and perserverance along the way.

Young readers, cat lovers, and fans of Peggy Chun's exemplary work will delight in this original boo, ideal for both children and adults. Delightful, charming, warmhearted - like Peggy herself - The Watercolor Cat is a special tribute to a beloved artist and her four-footed muse.