The Cat Came Back by Fred Penner, illustrated by Renee Reichert

From Lookybook:
This waggish, illustrated version of the tune "The Cat Came Back" follows the almost unbelievable antics of a persistent orange cat and a rather frustrated old man. From his vantage point in a tree, a jaunty red handkerchief tied about his neck, a green-eyed cat spies some spilt milk on the porch next to a gentleman in blue overalls taking a snooze. The cat's sudden desire to join the man blossoms, and an epic jaunt follows, involving the sea, Santa Claus, and some funky green aliens.