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Cats in children's books tend to be independent, opinionated, and entirely themselves, which makes for surprisingly compelling reading. These 0 books celebrate the particular magic of the cat.

Purring, prowling, and the aloof independence of cats. Stories for kids who love their feline friends.

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Cats Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

85 books about cats

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of The Prophecies Begin: Graphic Novel 1

Warriors: The Prophecies Begin (Graphic Novel) #1

The Prophecies Begin: Graphic Novel 1

Vibrant illustrations bring the forest to life as wild cat clans struggle for power in this graphic novel adaptation of

Cover of White Cat

The Curse Workers #1

Cassel is the only one in his family without magic until strange dreams about a white cat reveal he’s been the victim of

Cover of Hocus Pocus: The Illustrated Novelization

Hocus Pocus: The Illustrated Novelization

The Sanderson sisters return in this spooky retelling of the Halloween classic, featuring darkly humorous illustrations

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Cover of Serafina and the Black Cloak

Serafina and the Black Cloak

Serafina lives secretly in the basement of the Biltmore Estate, but she must emerge from the shadows to stop a mysteriou

Cover of Feral Nights

Cynthia Leitich Smith

A werepossum detective and his friends are trapped on a remote island where they must survive a high-profile hunt staged

Cover of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter #2

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Pull Mandrakes from their pots and travel via the Floo Network in this stunning edition featuring interactive paper craf

Cover of Lioness Rampant

Song of the Lioness #4

Lioness Rampant

Alanna has achieved her dream of knighthood, but now she must reclaim a legendary jewel to save Tortall from the return

Cover of Breed to Come

Humans have fled a polluted Earth, leaving behind highly evolved, intelligent cats who must now defend their world when

Cover of Blitzcat

A brave black cat crosses the dangerous, war-torn landscape of England during World War II to reunite with her beloved o

Cover of Bluestar's Prophecy

Warriors: Super Edition #2

Bluestar's Prophecy

Bluekit is destined to lead ThunderClan like a blazing fire, but a dark prophecy warns that her greatest enemy might be

Cover of Garfield: His 9 Lives

Garfield: His 9 Lives

For the reader who loves a classic character but is ready for more complex, imaginative storytelling. This anthology exp

Cover of Garfield at Large

Garfield at Large

For the child who loves a good laugh at the expense of early mornings, exercise, and diet food, while celebrating the jo

Cover of Enchanting Nature

Enchanting Nature

For the child navigating complex social circles and discovering where they truly belong, even when it means leaving the

Cover of Jennie

For the child who struggles to see the world through others' eyes or who feels like an outsider, this tale of a boy turn

Cover of Drawing a Cat

Clare Turlay Newberry

For the budding artist who loves their feline friends and wants to move beyond simple doodles to capturing life, movemen

Cover of The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

Terry Pratchett

A talking cat and a band of clever rats run a brilliant con as fake exterminators until they reach a town where a truly

Cover of Garfield's Insults, Put-Downs & Slams

Garfield's Insults, Put-Downs & Slams

A lasagna-loving cat shares his snarkiest observations and sharpest wit in this collection of iconic comic strip humor.

Cover of Garfield Rounds Out

Garfield Rounds Out

For the child who loves to laugh at relatable everyday frustrations like morning grumpiness, lazy afternoons, and a neve

Cover of Emily the Strange

Emily the Strange #1

Emily the Strange

Rob Reger, Cosmic Debris

Sharp wit and a pack of black cats define the world of Emily, a fiercely independent thirteen-year-old who marches to he

Cover of Coraline

Step into a dark and eerie fantasy world where a young girl must use her wits to navigate a strange, unsettling house.

Cover of A Mango-Shaped Space

A Mango-Shaped Space

For the child who feels like they see the world differently than everyone else, or who is processing the quiet heartbrea

Cover of One Moon, Two Cats

One Moon, Two Cats

For the young reader who loves dark mysteries and needs to understand how choices, even difficult ones, shape who we eve

Cover of The Lost Days

Emily the Strange #1

Rob Reger, Jessica Gruner

For the teen who feels like an outsider and loves a good puzzle, this gothic mystery follows a girl rebuilding her ident

Cover of A Mango-Shaped Space

A Mango-Shaped Space

Mia sees the world in a wash of color, where every sound and number has its own hue. Follow her journey as she learns to