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Books in the Cats genre:

Miranda the Great (1967)

When the barbarians invade Rome, Miranda leads the kittens to safety in the coliseum. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Eleanor Estes
Illustrator(s): Edward Ardizzone

Push Kitty (1968)

Kitty White does not seem to be enjoying his role as a baby.

Author(s): Jan Wahl
Illustrator(s): Garth Williams

Tucker’s Countryside (1969)

The adventures of a city bred cat and mouse when they go to the country in Connecticut to visit their friend, Chester Cricket. A sequel to “The Cricket in Times Square.” Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): George Selden
Illustrator(s): Garth Williams

Gobble, Growl, Grunt (1971)

A book of animal sounds.

Author(s): Peter Spier
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

My Big Golden Book of Words and Stories (1971)

This compendium includes My First Golden Dictionary, The Little Red Caboose and Three Bedtime Stories.... View More

All Creatures Great and Small (1972)

Take an unforgettable journey through the English countryside and into the homes of its inhabitants--four-legged and otherwise--with the world’s best-loved animal doctor.

Author(s): James Herriot
Illustrator(s): None

The Church Mouse (1972)

Arthur, the church mouse, is lonely with only the church cat Sampson to keep him company and decides, with the parson’s permission, to invite some other mice to join him.

Author(s): Graham Oakley
Illustrator(s): Graham Oakley

The Orchard Cat (1972)

Cat sets out to become a king, but has second thoughts.

Author(s): Steven Kellogg
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Come Here, Cat (1973)

The cat is not sure she trusts the little girl.

Author(s): Joan L. Nodset
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Jenny and the Cat Club (1973)

In Greenwich Village an orphaned black cat lives happily with her master, a sea captain. Still, the gentle Jenny Linsky would like nothing more than to join the local Cat Club. Can she overcome her fears and prove that she, too, has a special gift?... View More

Author(s): Esther Averill
Illustrator(s): Esther Averill

Harry Cat’s Pet Puppy (1974)

When Harry Cat brings home a stray puppy, he and Tucker Mouse must find it a new home before it outgrows their drainpipe in Times Square. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): George Selden
Illustrator(s): Garth Williams

The Tyger Voyage (1976)

Two tiger brothers set out on a voyage around the world and have many adventures before they come home again.

Author(s): Richard Adams
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

The Good Mousekeeper (1977)

A cat who likes mice keeps 283 of them in her house.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Robert Kraus
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Noah’s Ark (1977)

Peter Spier tells the story in pictures of Noah, the Ark and the Flood.

Author(s): Jacobus Revius
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

Caldecott Medal
Caldecott Medal - 1978

Pettifur (1977)

When Pettifur does himself too well with the sweets and sauces he loses his mouse-catching edge. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Jay Williams
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Puss in Boots (1977)

The story of a miller’s son and his cat.

Author(s): Christopher Logue
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

The Shadow on the Sun (1977)

This sequel to The Moon in a Cloud, set in ancient Egypt, is a tale of grand passions, deadly fevers, vile plots and hair’s breadth escapes. This paperback edition is the only one with the Pauline Baynes cover art.... View More

Author(s): Rosemary Harris
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

Richard Scarry’s Lowly Worm Sniffy Book (1978)

Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat explore the scents of the seasons.

Author(s): Richard Scarry
Illustrator(s): Richard Scarry

There’s an Elephant in the Garage (1979)

A young girl and her cat go hunting for elephants in the garage.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Douglas F. Davis
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Algonquin Cat (1980)

Hamlet the cat has taken up residence in the Algonquin Hotel. When not napping he keeps a careful on on what is going on and lends his assistance when needed. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Val Schaffner
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Uproar on Hollercat Hill (1980)

The cat family has a problem … and it’s out of control.

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Author(s): Jean Marzollo
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

In the Castle of Cats (1981)

Miou watches her friends Purrkins and Tobias leave the Castle for the wide world, but it is not her turn yet. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Betty D. Boegehold
Illustrator(s): Jan Brett

The Little Moon Theater (1981)

Jo Jo, Jip and Nicolette traveling about in their caravan presenting plays and granting wishes, are shivering in the winter’s cold until a little old fairy godmother grants their wish.

Author(s): Irene Haas
Illustrator(s): Irene Haas

The Patchwork Cat (1981)

Tabby goes in search of her patchwork quilt and has many adventures before she gets home again. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): William Mayne
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

The Pet Store (1981)

Harry and Jane go to the Pet Store, but just to visit.

Author(s): Peter Spier
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

Never Take a Pig to Lunch (1982)

A collection of humorous poems about animals.

Author(s): Various
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Hilary Knight’s the Owl and the Pussy-Cat (1983)

The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat.

Author(s): Edward Lear
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

The Orchard Cat (1983)

Cat sets out to become king, but has second thoughts.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Steven Kellogg
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

Elephant Cat (1984)

A Siamese cat imagines what it would be like to be an elephant.

Author(s): Nicola Bayley
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse (1984)

Gobbolino, the former witch’s cat and the little wooden horse team up to rescue Gobbolino’s sister from the witch.

Author(s): Ursula Moray Williams
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

Parrot Cat (1984)

A cat imagines what it would be like to live in the jungle as a parrot.

Author(s): Nicola Bayley
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

Peter Spier’s Little Cats (1984)

Five little kittens. When they are not eating … they sleep. All day.

Author(s): Peter Spier
Illustrator(s): Peter Spier

Polar Bear Cat (1984)

A cat dreams of being a polar bear.

Author(s): Nicola Bayley
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

Spider Cat (1984)

A cat imagines being a spider.

Author(s): Nicola Bayley
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

Scary, Scary Halloween (1986)

What lurks with green eyes under the porch on Halloween?

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): Eve Bunting
Illustrator(s): Jan Brett

Catwings (1988)

Thelma, Roger, James and Harriet Tabby were born in a dumpster, but they have wings.

Author(s): Ursula K. Le Guin
Illustrator(s): S. D. Schindler

Richard Scarry’s Harry and Larry the Fishermen (1988)

Harry and Uncle Larry have fun fishing.

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): Richard Scarry
Illustrator(s): Richard Scarry

The Black Cat (1990)

A little black cat watches the antics of three skeletons sledding in the snow.

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): André Amstutz

Midnight Cat (1990)

Beth joins her cat in a midnight adventure.

Author(s): Marcia Leonard
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

The Mousehole Cat (1990)

Mowzer and Old Tom brave the Storm Cat’s fury to bring fish to the hungry villagers of Mousehole. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Antonia Barber
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

The Owl and the Pussycat (1991)

The Owl and the Pussycat put to sea again, with honey and money and a runcible spoon.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Edward Lear
Illustrator(s): Jan Brett

Big Bear’s Treasury Volume One (1992)

A collection of stories and poems by various authors and illustrators.

Author(s): Various
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley
Et al

Big Bear’s Treasury Volume Two (1992)

A collection of stories and poems by various authors and illustrators.

Author(s): Various
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley
Et al

Copycats (1992)

An omnilbus containing Parrot Cat, Elephant Cat, Polar Bear Cat, Crab Cat and Spider Cat. First published individually in Great Britain in 1984 by Walker Books Ltd., London

Author(s): Nicola Bayley
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

Fun with Mrs. Thumb (1993)

Ginger Paw just wants to play with Mrs. Thumb and her doll house.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Jan Mark
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

Richard Scarry’s The Cat Family’s Busy Day (1993)

A word book that follows the Cat family through the day.

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Author(s): Richard Scarry
Illustrator(s): Richard Scarry

Big Bear’s Treasury Volume Three (1994)

A collection of stories and poems by various authors and illustrators.

Author(s): Antonia Barber
Various
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley
Et al

The Candlewick Book of Animal Tales (1996)

A collection of stories and poems by various authors and illustrators.  Includes Polar Bear Cat by Nicola Bayley. 

Author(s): Various
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley
Et al

Comet’s Nine Lives (1996)

Comet, a Nantucket cat starts looking for a home as his nine lives slip away.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Jan Brett
Illustrator(s): Jan Brett

La Gata de Retales (1996)

Tabby goes in pursuit of her patchwork quilt and has many adventures before she gets home again. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): William Mayne
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

The Necessary Cat (1998)

A collection of poems, stories, facts, and illustrations about all kinds of cats.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Nicola Bayley
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

Hilary Knight’s the Owl and the Pussy-Cat (2001)

The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat.

Author(s): Douglas Colby
Edward Lear
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

Katje the Windmill Cat (2001)

When a dike breaks during a violent storm, flooding a little Dutch town, Nico's baby is saved by his heroic cat.

Author(s): Gretchen Woelfle
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

The Curious Cat (2002)

Many curious facts about cats selected from The Necessary Cat.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Nicola Bayley
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

Meow! (2002)

While Clara waits for her little cat Jack to come home, so many visitors come through the cat door that she decides to have a party.

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): André Amstutz

The Cat Who Got Carried Away (2003)

It is an exciting couple of days for the Gaskitt family and their community--with missing pets, an unusual substitute teacher, and a special addition to their household. Read online at archive.org... View More

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Katharine McEwen

The Little Cat Baby (2003)

A man and woman go to Nurse Doodle's Baby Shop and find a little cat baby to be their very own.

Author(s): Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator(s): Fritz Wenger

A Pipkin of Pepper (2005)

A cat, a squirrel, a duck, pumpkin soup, but not salt … and pepper?

Author(s): Helen Cooper
Illustrator(s): Helen Cooper

Can I Come Too? (2013)

A mouse journeys to see the largest creature, picking up other curious animals along the way.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Brian Patten
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

Farty Marty (2013)

Although Mary Jane Lemon loves her cat Marty, others are offended by the sounds and smells that come from his rear until Ms. Chen, a voice tutor, discovers that Marty's "audio output" is quite remarkable.

Author(s): B. J. Ward
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

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