"Once there was a young kitten...and she loved to capture flying creatures..." So begins the tale of an innocent kitten named Ling Ling who meets up with a wise fairy. Every day, Ling Ling hunts in the garden for bugs and adds more flying insects to her collection. This made her happy, but after she meets Brucie, Ling Ling realizes that something else will make her and all of the bugs feel more fulfilled. This sweet story is a parable for readers of all ages, and it emphasizes the basic gifts that we can give all living things: respect, freedom and compassion.