Picture Books about Cats!

Read these cute cat picture books with the little cat lover in your life!

Updated March 26, 2026
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Cat nap
Lies, Brian
Paper Book
An Indie Next Pick With lush paintings and intricately constructed 3-D artwork, bestselling and Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Brian Lies introduces a sleepy kitten whose afternoon nap transforms into an epic journey through art, time, and history. Perfect for...
What a small cat needs
Shaloshvili, Natalia
Paper Book
Sweet, tender, and perfect for the youngest picture book readers, this book from a standout, upcoming illustrator names a child's need for trust, experience, and deep affection through the story of an adorable kitten. What does a small cat need? Two little eyes, two little...
Crouton : one cat's adoption tale
Lombardi, Kristine A.
Paper Book
Join Crouton, a lovable shelter cat, as she searches for her perfect person--because not everyone would be the right fit. But wait! Who is that over there? This heartwarming adoption story playfully told from the pet's perspective celebrates the joy of finding a furever home.
Broken
Fang, X.
Paper Book
A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book! * Join Mei Mei on her hilarious and emotional journey in this dramatic and tenderhearted picture book about guilt and forgiveness, from the acclaimed creator of We Are Definitely Human. When...
The rare bird
Cooper, Elisha
Paper Book
Caldecott Honoree Elisha Cooper returns with a unique and playful tale about an imaginative house cat who dreams of all the wild things it can be. The imagination of one housecat takes him to unexpected adventures as he dreams of spreading his wings as a "Rare Bird".
Lost
Staake, Bob
Paper Book
In this paneled picture book, join a small girl on her hilarious and surprising search for her lost cat--and watch as she helps her neighbors, who have also lost their pets, along the way! Where, oh where is Kitty? She's not upstairs... not in her litter box... not...
Can I keep it, please?
Sullivan, John
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of Kitten and the Night Watchman comes a tender and relatable picture book about what makes a pet truly special. Evie's pet is Sasha the cat. Sasha is the best pet ever. But Jenny has a friendly ferret. Garrett has cuddly guinea pigs. And...

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