It's an undisputed fact that the internet was invented so that humans could consume cat photos, videos, memes, and genearl feline content.

To that end, welcome to our blog post about our favorite cat books for kids! Spend some time offline, reading one of these seven picture books with a young feline fanatic in your life.  

Looking for some cat books for adults? We have you covered.

How to Be a Cat by Nikki McClure
Beautiful cut-paper illustrations and simple descriptions show a mother cat and a kitten going through their daily routines: stretching, eating, playing, dreaming.  

Cat Knit  by Jacob Grant
Cat and Yarn are best friends . . . until Girl makes Yarn into a sweater.

The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read by Curtis Manley
Verne and Stevenson are Nick’s best pals, and he wants them to be able to read just like he can.

Mr. Wuffles! by David Wiesner
Like many real-life cats, Mr. Wuffles isn’t interested in toys—except for one, which turns out to be a malfunctioning spaceship full of tiny green aliens. Sure to activate the imagination.

Top Cat by Lois Ehlert
A classic in rhyme. When a new kitten arrives, the alpha cat has to come to terms with it, and develops some conflict-resolution skills in the process.

They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel
Another rhyming tale, this one about a cat padding through the world and the different perspectives of all the other animals who see it—a fox, a bird, a mouse, a flea.

Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
When a kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, hijinks ensue.

What's your favorite cat-related picture book? Let us know in the comments.

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Have trouble reading standard print? Many of these titles are available in formats for patrons with print disabilities.

Staff picks are chosen by NYPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so leave a comment and tell us what you’d recommend. And check out our Staff Picks browse tool for more recommendations!