From fur balls and scratchy tongues to fuzzy paws and love bites, feline friends bring so much joy and playfulness to a house. Pet lovers can enjoy sweet stories about kitty cat mischief, the bonds between a human and their furry friends, and all sorts of adventures only a cat can manage.
Some cat picture books have true stories and some are far-out in imagination land. Check out our recommended book collection and pick a few your kids will pounce on!
1. Inside Cat
Bestselling author Brendan Wenzel brings us this adorable book accounting for all the amazing things an indoor cat can discover! The charming story comes from the perspective of a curious cat roaming the rooms in his house and using his imagination to create worlds of his own.
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2. They All Saw a Cat
How does the world look through the eyes of a cat? Brendan Wenzel's book for kids shows a day in the life of a cat that will excite and inspire a new outlook young readers can use to inform the way they interact with the world.
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3. Kitten's First Full Moon
Kevin Henkes' beautiful award-winning book depicts the magical experience of a little kitten's first bowl of milk. A board book perfect for read-aloud and bedtime, small and enchanting with cute illustrations.
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4. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
The ultimate chapter book series for cat lovers by Eric Litwin and James Dean. Pete the Cat has 59 books about Pete and all the whacky adventures he goes on. These books are very interactive with prompts for kids to move and sing along with Pete.
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5. Bad Kitty: Supercat
What's cooler than a graphic novel series about a bad kitty getting into trouble? This book stars a superhero cat and his cooky sidekick. Nick Bruel stretches our imaginations and makes us laugh with his outrageous stories and illustrations of Bad Kitty.
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6. Mog the Forgetful Cat
Judith Kerr brings to life Mog, a classic kitty with quirky tendencies. The Mog series has 22 books, so your cat-loving readers can fall in love with each new adventure Mog goes on. This book is about how Mog forgets everything.
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7. Skippyjon Jones
This collection of picture books by Judy Schachner follows an extraordinary kitten with an imagination big enough to fill this 14-book adventure series! In this delightful cat story, El Skippito is born (Skippyjon in a mask and cape), and he is ready to protect the house from an evil bumble bee!
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8. Stretchy McHandsome
The beautiful story of how a dashing street cat meets and falls in love with his human. Sometimes all we need is a little scratching and snuggles to make our day.
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9. Tabby McTat
A classic story of two friends that get separated when one goes off on a wild chase. Julia Donaldson enchants us with this adorable duo and their rhythmic songs and colorful illustrations.
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10. Macavity: The Mystery Cat
T. S. Eliot and Arthur Robins create magic with their 5-book series Old Possum's Cats. These imaginative cat picture books inspired Cats: The Musical, and continue to entertain young readers years later. There are many cat characters to meet and fall in love with!
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11. Yoda: The Story of a Cat and His Kittens
Beth Stern isn't just an author, but a cat rescuer! When she found Yoda hiding in the back of a cage at the animal shelter, she knew he was the one for her. Since being with his adoptive family, Yoda has taken on the role of parenting foster kittens Beth takes in, and he is amazing at it!
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12. Kat Writes a Song
Greg Foley combines music and kitten cuteness to teach kids about the power of songs to brighten anyone's day. Kat is a creative kitten with a song in his heart, when he sings it the rain stops and the sun comes out, so he decides to go around town and sing it for everyone!
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13. Little Lola
What happens when a curious cat winds up on a school bus and is just curious enough to go inside when the bus stops? In Julie Saab's book for cat lovers, little Lola the cat spends a day in the classroom, and learns a whole lot!
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14. Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature
Famous for his Instagram comic-style illustrations, Nathan W. Pyle decided to branch out and write a 5-book series called Strange Planet. This 1st novel stars a bizarre creature the blue beings have never seen before. What can these curious creatures learn from this furry friend?
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15. Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale
Bestselling author Rob Scotton not only gives cat-crazy kids what they are looking for with tons of cat content; his books are also written for beginner readers with words and sentence structure easy to follow and build vocabulary with. This book is part of a series, so if kids like one, there are plenty more to pick up!
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16. Mac and Cheese
Another cat-tastic series perfect for early readers by Sarah Weeks. Mac is always full of energy, but Cheese likes to just chill. What sort of mischief will this pair get into when Mac's hat flies away?
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17. Atticus Caticus
Written in stylistic pros, this rhythmic cat-focused book follows Atticus around as he plays with, eats, and scratches things around the house. The rhymes and illustrations are perfect for bedtime, read-aloud at home, or in the classroom.
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18. Cat Wishes
A colorful book for children through the wishful eyes of a cat. Do wishes really come true? This delightful story shares an important message about friendship and happiness.
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19. Cat Nap
A sweet and simple board book for your tiny kittens to cuddle up with. Each page depicts opposites: big and small, fast and slow, empty and full. Great to introduce these concepts to babies in a cute and playful way.
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20. Bad Cat!
What happened to make Fluffykins so upset? All of a sudden he starts breaking, scratching, and biting everything in sight! Read along and watch the destruction as this bad cat leaves a mess in every room he enters.
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21. Negative Cat
Sometimes all a negative cat needs are someone to not give up on him. Max's new cat isn't showing any interest in the toys and gifts his adopted family has given him. While his parents stop trying, Max is determined to win his unenthused cat over, and his efforts pay off!
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22. Stack the Cats
A baby book your kids will page through all the time. Each page has adorable illustrations of cats, of different sizes, colors, and shapes, cuddling and laying together, making the cutest cuddle puddle ever!
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23. Annie's Cat is Sad
A sweet book with a simple message, we all have bad days, even our cats. None of Delilah's favorite things cheer her up today, so Annie decides to just be with her for support and let her know tomorrow is going to be better.
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24. I Am a Cat
Simon, the house cat, comes into a problem with identity when he meets some of his big cat relatives that tell him he is not big or strong enough to be a cat. Through sharing and showing, they all realize they can be different and still belong to the same community.
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25. The Bookshop Cat
Filled with imagination and learning, the story of Bookshop Cat will have your kids inspired and excited about reading! When the bookshop is flooded one day, Bookshop Cat must spring into action, with the help of some friends, to save the books and the store he calls home!
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26. If You See a Kitten
This is a read-and-respond book for toddlers that will get their little mouths moving and making noises along with each illustration. Discover along with kittens, all the small animals there are to play with.
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27. Slinky Malinki
This rhyming book is part of a series about a cat burglar that will take young readers on a journey in the nighttime with creative pictures and catchy verses. In this 1st book, Slinky likes to steal all sorts of things while the neighborhood sleeps.
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28. Sneakers, the Seaside Cat
Discover the wonders of the beach along with a curious cat named Sneakers as he visits the sea with his family. From sand and salt to crabs and little fishies, explore the shore from a 4-pawed perspective.
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29. The New Kitten
A story of sibling rivalry and acceptance that many families can relate to. Cherie was the only cat in her adopted family for what felt like forever, but today they brought home a new kitten named Cleopatra. Is there enough love (and treats) for both of them?
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30. Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth
A book for kids ages 8-12, Gareth is a magical cat that can talk, oh and also travel space and time. Lucky for Jason his owner, they can go together! Filled with adventure and excitement, go on a journey with these two and see what mischief they stir up!
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