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's new book
Belhassen, Nathalie
Paper Book
Celebrate the joys of reading and sharing with Cat and all the friends he makes through the magic of stories. Cat's brand new book has the cleanest cover and the smoothest pages. It even smells good! He can read it whenever he wants to because it's all his, and he...
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.
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...
Glitter kittens
Joyce, William
Paper Book
From the bestselling creator of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore comes a sparkling picture book about glittery kittens whose vanity annoys their friends until their dazzling looks draw the attention of a monster. Flash, Flare, Twinkle, and Sparkle...
Caterwaul! : a story of sorting
Stephens, Ann Marie
Paper Book
Math-loving kittens help Grandma pack up her belongings for her move to the Catskill Mountains in this playful picture book that demonstrates the key math concept of sorting. Nine chaotic kittens are tasked with helping Grandma sort and pack her belongings before the moving van...
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".
I really want to be a cat
Hancocks, Helen
When you're a cat, you answer to no one!  Cats are quiet like ninjas, masters of hide-and-seek, and they aren't afraid of anything! Why wouldn't you want to be a cat? Well, maybe there's one reason...  This funny and unexpected story celebrates all the reasons our furry...
Lulu didn't want a dog
Molk, Laurel
A funny and adorable look at the age-old cats vs dogs issue that will appeal to cat lovers and dog lovers as well as anyone looking for a story about accepting big changes. Lulu's life was good. She had a window seat in the sun, tuna for breakfast, salmon for dinner, and a...
This little kitty in the garden
Obuhanych, Karen
Paper Book
Spring is blooming, and what better way for rascally kittens to celebrate than by causing mischief in the garden in this charming picture book! Spring has sprung on Sakura Way. The five little kittles will garden today! Read along as these frisky...
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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