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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

2,266 books about cats

0–3 yrs858 books

4–7 yrs1088 books

8–11 yrs307 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of The Gift of Nothing

The Gift of Nothing

Patrick McDonnell

Mooch the cat wants to find a gift for his best friend Earl, but since Earl already has everything, Mooch decides to giv

Cover of Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat jumps into action when he wakes up to find the Easter Bunny needs a helping hand to finish his big holiday

Cover of Inside Cat

Inside Cat wanders through a house of many rooms, discovering that even within four walls, there are endless sensory won

1 2 3 4 5 6...95

12–18 yrs

26 books

Cover of Bad Kitty Does Not Like Candy

Bad Kitty

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Candy

Nick Bruel

Kitty is determined to eat every single piece of candy in the world until she encounters a surprising obstacle that stop

Ages 2–5

Cover of Two Together

A simple walk home becomes a grand adventure as a cat and dog see, smell, and hear the same world in two completely diff

Cover of The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe

The Princess in Black #11

The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe

Shannon Hale, Dean Hale

Princess Magnolia can fight monsters with ease, but she may have met her match in a tiny, chaotic kitten who keeps shred

Cover of Rotten Ralph Helps Out

Rotten Ralph #7

Rotten Ralph Helps Out

Sarah needs to create a school project on ancient Egypt, but her notoriously mischievous cat, Rotten Ralph, insists on l

Cover of Scuba-Cat

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

Pete the Cat is on a mission to find a tiny seahorse while scuba diving! Join his groovy underwater search to see what o

Cover of Super Pete

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

Kimberly Dean, James Dean

Armed with a cool jet and nifty goggles, Pete the Cat transforms into his superhero alter ego to take down bad guys and

Cover of Pete the Cat: Out of This World

Pete the Cat: Out of This World

Pete the Cat is headed to space camp to build rockets and float in zero gravity on an interstellar mission that is total

Cover of Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat worries he is a bad artist when his friends don't like his portraits, but he soon remembers that there are

Cover of Bad Kitty

For children who love silly animals and parents looking to sneak in some real pet care knowledge through slapstick humor

Cover of Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus

Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus

Pete the Cat and his groovy pals head to school in this rhythmic, upbeat version of a classic song designed for little h

Cover of Rotten Ralph Feels Rotten

Rotten Ralph #10

Rotten Ralph Feels Rotten

Mischievous Ralph learns a hard lesson about eating from trash cans and discovers that Sarah's healthy cat food might no

Cover of Sir Pete the Brave

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

Sir Pete the Brave

For the early reader who loves to play make-believe, this groovy knight's tale encourages kids to face challenges with c

Cover of My War with Mrs. Galloway

My War with Mrs. Galloway

Rebecca is at odds with her babysitter until a surprising moment of understanding turns their constant battles into an u

Cover of Pete the Cat Goes Camping

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

Pete the Cat Goes Camping

Pete looks forward to hiking and s'mores, but the mystery of whether Bigfoot is lurking in the woods adds a touch of exc

Cover of Cool Cat

Nonny Hogrogian

A barren, litter-filled neighborhood is transformed into a lush, painted masterpiece when one resourceful cat and his an

Cover of Otto's Orange Day

Otto the Cat #1

Otto's Orange Day

Frank Cammuso, Jay Lynch

Otto the cat gets his wish for an all-orange world, only to realize that his favorite color might not be the best choice

Cover of Rotten Ralph's Rotten Romance

Rotten Ralph #5

Rotten Ralph's Rotten Romance

For children who sometimes express affection through mischief or struggle with jealousy during holidays centered on othe

Cover of Cat and the Beanstalk

Animal Fairy Tales

Cat and the Beanstalk

Charlotte Guillain

A curious kitten trades his cozy basket for a handful of magic beans and climbs a towering beanstalk in this whimsical a

Cover of Jasper and Jess

Jasper and Jess

Jasper the dog loves nothing more than a good chase, but when Jess the cat gets stranded high on a roof, he has to decid

Cover of Too Cool for School

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

Too Cool for School

Kimberly Dean, James Dean

Pete the Cat has a closet full of options but cant decide what to wear to school, leading to a colorful and creative dis

Cover of The Cat Book

Wake up a sleeping kitten, squish his fleas, and clap to save a bird in this interactive adventure where every page need