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Explore poetry books about cats for children.
23 books
Curious Cats: In Art and Poetry
William Lach
Classic feline verses meet elegant masterpieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in this celebration of all things ca
Ages 4–10
The Necessary Cat #5
The Necessary Cat
Nicola Bayley
A beautiful treasury of poems, stories, and feline facts celebrates everything that makes cats such essential and myster
Ages 5–12
Mr. Cat, Why Don’t You Come Home?
Shantel McDaniel
For the child grappling with the disappearance of a beloved pet, this gentle story in verse offers a safe space to proce
Ages 3–8
I Am the Dog I Am the Cat
Donald Hall
A curious dog and a clever cat trade perspectives as they explain exactly what makes their own lives so wonderful and un
Ages 4–8
Paul Galdone Nursery Classics
Three Little Kittens
Paul Galdone
For the little one learning that making a mess is okay as long as we fix our mistakes. A classic nursery rhyme about thr
Ages 2–5
Uproar on Holler Cat Hill
Jean Marzollo
For when your house feels a little too loud, this rhythmic tale shows how tiny squabbles can turn into a big hullabaloo
Ages 3–7
123 Cats: A Cat Counting Book
Leslea Newman
For the toddler who loves every kitty they see, this rhythmic counting book turns learning numbers into a playful game o
Ages 0–3
Bucks the Palace Cat
Stuart James
For the child who loves the magic of royalty, this rhyming tale follows a curious cat exploring the grand halls and corg
Ages 3–7
The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat
Eugene Field
A quiet antique shop turns into a midnight battleground when a stuffed dog and cat start a fight that spirals out of con
Ages 4–8
A Secret Shared
Patricia MacLachlan
When a secret DNA test suggests Birdy isn't related to her siblings, Nora and Ben must decide how to handle a truth that
Ages 8–12
Fire! Fire! Said Mrs. McGuire
Bill Martin Jr.
Join Mrs. McGuire and her animal friends in this playful adaptation of a classic rhyme. What starts as a worried cry of
Ages 3–7
Jumpety-bumpety Hop: A Parade of Animal Poems
Kay Chorao
A rhythmic parade of animals hops and jumps through these classic verses from celebrated English and American poets.
Ages 3–7
My Very First Mother Goose Board Books
Pussycat Pussycat and Other Rhymes
Iona Opie
Classic nursery rhymes come to life with colorful illustrations, bringing the rhythmic world of Pussycat Pussycat and th
Ages 0–3
Atticus Caticus
Sarah Maizes
For the child who shares an inseparable bond with their pet, this jazz-inspired rhythmic romp celebrates the silly, snug
Ages 3–7
If Not for the Cat
Jack Prelutsky
Short, elegant poems capture the essence of different animals, offering a quiet and clever look at the natural world.
Ages 4–8
Barry The Brave Cat
Amanda Allison
For the little one who feels small in the face of creepy-crawlies, Barry the cat models how to find courage when somethi
Ages 3–7
Whiskers & Rhymes
Arnold Lobel
Silly rhymes and whimsical animals skip through these humorous, rhythmic poems that put a fresh spin on the nursery rhym
Ages 3–8
Bless the Beasts: Children's Prayers and Poems About Animals
June Cotner
A comforting collection of verses for children who love animals and want to express gratitude for their pets and the cre
Ages 3–8
Custard the Dragon #1
The Tale of Custard the Dragon
Ogden Nash
Custard the dragon may seem like a coward, but everything changes when a menacing pirate arrives to threaten Belinda and
Ages 4–8
Randolph Caldecott's Picture Books #10
Hey Diddle Diddle
Randolph Caldecott
Join the beloved cat, cow, dog, dish, and spoon in this classic, playful nursery rhyme. Perfect for read-alouds, it spar
Ages 3–7
Everyone's Awake
Colin Meloy
Bedtime turns into a madcap riot of baking bread, roof repairs, and ghost card games in this rhyming celebration of a ho
Ages 5–8
Jack #2
Hate That Cat
Sharon Creech
Jack uses the rhythm and structure of poetry to make sense of his daily life and process his complicated feelings about
Ages 8–12
Jenny Williams' Early Learning
Ride a Cock-Horse: Animal Rhymes for Young Children
Jenny Williams
Classic nursery rhymes come to life through the rhythmic adventures of animals, featuring beloved verses like Mary Had a
Ages 0–4
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Graphic Novels
(91)
Middle Grade
(36)
Young Adult
(14)
Board Books
(3)
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Cats Books for Ages 0–3
(766)
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(1724)
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