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SPOILERS for Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #1  through # 6. I just finished Hawkwing's Journey and cannot believe how incredibly miserable it was. Not miserably written — genuinely the entire book is just one misery after another. Hawkwing's Journey chronicles SkyClan's second exile (the first having taken place far before the original books start). SkyClan are betrayed by a loner with dark intentions and eventually made into a wandering, homeless band of cats losing their

Late Today has been on my radar since I first saw it advertised in Shelf Awareness. Late Today is a translated picture book about a kitten who finds itself in rush hour traffic in Seoul, South Korea. I lived in Korea for about 4 years, so I'm always excited to see a book-in-translation from Korea! I was able to get both the English translation and the original Korean, which was a real treat! I love how different the covers are... it just goes to show how much book covers are

In 1897, a child named Virginia O'Hanlon wrote in to the New York Sun to ask if there truly was a Santa Claus. Sun writer Francis Pharcellus Church wrote a n Editor's Letter so charming that it sparked a cultural moment! (Library of Congress, https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-yes-virginia ). It has been adapted into several picture books and even a song. You can read the full response on the Library of Congress website. "Is There a Santa Claus?" September 21, 1897.

A caterpillar is not a cat — but what if it was? Kitty Caterpillar is an adorable exploration of that exact question! This picture book exudes color and whimsy, featuring Kitty Caterpillar, a fluffy pink and purple cat with many wacky legs and charming antennae. Her springy whiskers and long fur remind me of my own fluffy cat! I was gifted a copy of this book from a friend who attended the 2025 NCTE convention, but I've been seeing ads for Kitty Caterpillar in industry news

The first thing that stood out to me about Shibu’s Tail  was the cover — how enormous is that titular tail! How much of the cover it takes up! The textured cat on the cover feels exactly how Shibu looks. (You might also notice the blue sticker announcing "Sara ❤️'s this." I bought this copy at Carmichael's Kids in Kentucky, and bookseller Sara recommended the book!) The first spread is so charming — Shibu stares right out at you. Can't you imagine little readers reaching

SPOILERS for Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #1 through #5 Tigerheart's Shadow next to a depiction of the original Tigerstar in Warriors: The Ultimate Guide In the series Warriors: A Vision of Shadows, we found both the return of SkyClan and the destruction of ShadowClan. Warriors Super Edition: Tigerheart's Shadow nestles into this arc with some pretty crucial information — new characters are introduced as well as a major development in StarClan's abilities. It's also a perf

I will admit that on my first read, I didn’t like The Cat Way . I picked it up because the New York Public Library named it one of the Best Illustrated Children’s Books in 2024 . The NYPL wasn’t wrong — Sara Lundberg’s gauche and watercolor illustrations are impressive. What put me off, at first, was the surreal nature of those illustrations and the alienating feeling that the book as a whole gave me. There’s a particularly unsettling page where strangers pet the narrator’s

C is for Cats  by Greg Paprocki is an adorable way to teach Baby their ABCs and introduce them to all the wonderful things cats can be....

Did you know Jan Brett has a cat book? Originally published in 1996 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, this book follows a...

Cat’s People  by Tanya Guerrero is the kind of feel-good, easy read that just makes you smile after you put it down. Five very different...

Who hasn’t heard of Bathe the Cat  at this point? Illustrated by The Questioneers’ beloved artist, David Roberts, and written by Alice B....

Bodega cats are something of a New York specialty — you may have heard about them as fixtures of NYC culture. They drape themselves on...

Boasting multiple starred reviews and an Indie Next Pick, Katie the Catsitter  is a fabulous start to a four-book series about a...

For ages 6 to 10, Cat & Cat Adventures is a magical, friend-filled adventure with plenty of action and adorable critters! This graphic...

This is my most-anticipated book of the year. I’ve followed the Poets Square Cats (@poetssquarecats) social media account on Instagram...

There are times where my cat Ziggy absolutely refuses to play, hang out, or even look at me. It's incredibly frustrating—I often have to...

For anyone who has ever wondered, "how many cats is too many?" The narrator of this picture book is a little girl with three cats - Big,...

It may not surprise you to learn that I grew up reading Warriors. Known colloquially as "Warrior Cats," these dramatic middle grade books center around four groups of feral cats living, hunting, and battling it out. As a child, these novels consumed my every waking hour. I devoured four series of them, picking up special edition spin-offs and even creating my own Warriors roleplay site. When I finally put them down, it wasn't for long. My college roommate and I read the fi

The Field Museum in Chicago is currently advertising a VERY exciting exhibit for this feline enthusiast — Cats: Predators to Pets! The...

With hand-painted illustrations and a snarky narrator, Poopsie Gets Lost is a gorgeous tale of one fancy little kitten learning her own...