"Moses Smells the Roses" is the first book in a series of cat stories, written and illustrated by Nancy Topolinski-Dercher. This 24-page book is a rhythmic children's poem full of 31 colorful illustrations—perfect to be read to young children or to encourage reading at a young age. "Moses is a curious cat who likes to play and that is that." Moses finds himself in a little trouble but the story has a happy ending. This story sets up the scene for the following books (about other cats) in the "Fancy Cats" series.