Clement Hurd's books have been beloved by millions of children. From Goodnight Moon to The Runaway Bunny, his books have remained favorites from one generation to the next. This rediscovered classic, originally published in 1941, is now freshly back in print. Readers will delight in following Dog and Cat as they race under ladders, across tables, over people, and through rooms of every kind. With its vibrant palettethe pictures nearly glowand its energetic illustrations, The Merry Chase is a wild romp from beginning to end.