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...
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...
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...
Squash, the cat : stuck in the middle
Mayer, Sasha
Paper Book
A captivating story about a friendship lost and found between a cat named Squash and her constant companion Maggie. Squash, who looks a lot like the vegetable, is an early-breakfast, lots-of-naps kind of cat. Maggie is a wake-up-late, wild-playdate kind of girl. Despite their...
Scamp
Wilder, Anden
Paper Book
This playful story about a little girl and her best cat friend is a unique exploration of the changes children go through as they grow from toddler to big kid--for fans of Truman and Big Cat, Little Cat.  Scamp believes there are two...
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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