Lucy and Too Many Cats. Is a delightful picture book about the trials and tribulations of a little girl who is charged with taking care of her own two cats and her brothers three cats while he goes off to war. Through the sometimes-chaotic experiences of having a house full of cats for many months Lucy and Too Many Cats was conceptualized. The lesson is one of loving and letting go a concept that can be generalized to many of life''s unexpected experiences. The delightful illustrations of Aaron Rusch add to the drama and personality of each kitty.