Picks of the Litter
Discover a list of just-right books featuring favorite cat and dog heroes!
Cute vs. Cute: Who’s the Cutest of Them All? Plus Stickers
Duckling vs. penguin chick. Panda vs. kitten. Bunny vs. guinea pig. It’s time to decide who are the most adorable baby animals. (Hint: kittens!)
Socks and Ribsy Pack
by Beverly Cleary
Socks the tabby cat and dog-pal Ribsy are used to being spoiled and getting plenty of attention, until the family brings home a new baby. Now it seems like the only way to get attention is to cause some trouble!
Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, Are You Going to Sleep?
by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Laura J. Bryant
The day is nearly over and mother wants little Kitty Cat to get ready for bed. But this kitten has so many reasons to stay up—like peek-a-boo games and toe tickling!
Hello Kitty’s® Princess Party
by Kris Hirschmann, illustrated by Sachiho Hino
Hello Kitty and Mimmy have cleaned their room, put on their tiaras, and prepared the box of dress-up clothes. Ding-dong—the other princesses have arrived! Let the party begin!
Mittens
by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung
Nick is a patient and nice boy, but his new kitten is very shy and has trouble finding a safe and soothing place in the big, scary house.
Skippyjon Jones Pack
by Judy Schachner
For the littlest cat in his litter, Skippyjon sure has the biggest ears—and if he thinks he’s a Spanish-speaking Chihuahua, then he must have the biggest imagination too!
The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale
by Carmen Agra Deedy and Randall Wright, illustrated by Barry Moser
Charles Dickens’s favorite inn has a new mouse-catching cat with a shameful secret—it’s not mice he wants to eat, it’s cheese!
Animal Stories: Sky the Unwanted Kitten
by Holly Webb
Stubborn Olivia insists she doesn’t want a new cat, but she won’t be able to resist the world’s cutest kitten forever.will she?
Bad Kitty Box Set
by Nick Bruel
Why does this innocent kitty get such a bad rap? Messing with the dog and getting into the garbage is perfectly normal. And sofas are scratching posts.right?
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
by Laura Numeroff,
illustrated by Felicia Bond
Give a cat whatever they like, and they will return the favor by asking for more! So be a good human and fetch something sweet, hmmm?
Claws
by Mike and Rachel Grinti
Emma and her family move to a run-down trailer park, where she meets a talking cat who gives her magic abilities to help find her missing sister. Fur-raising!
Splat All Year Long Pack
by Rob Scotton
From the first day of school to his first kitty crush, Splat has a story for every season and always gives us a reason to meow out loud!
A Dog and His Girl Mysteries #1: Play Dead
by Jane B. Mason and
Sarah Hines-Stephens
Dodge is a retired police dog with a nose for solving crimes. He recruits Cassie, a special kid who loves mysteries. Together they’re an unstoppable crime-fighting force!
Bad Pets: True Tales of Misbehaving Animals
by Allan Zullo
Some animals are misunderstood, and others are just bad to the bone! From a shoplifting seagull to a carjacking dog, these tales are full of laughs and maybe a few lessons too!
Scooby-Doo!: Big Top Scooby-Doo! Junior Novel
adapted by Sonia Sander
This snack-loving Great Dane needs your help stopping a werewolf that’s been terrorizing the circus and stealing jewelry from audience members! (Jewelry is like collars for people.)
Dog in Charge
by K. L. Going,
illustrated by Dan Santat
This canine is a natural leader, so while his humans are away they put him in charge of five house cats. Now all those fish-breath fur balls are running around the house and making a huge mess!
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs Pack
Tails are sure to wag with this wonderful introduction to six different breeds, including floppy-eared beagles, feisty Chihuahuas, and loyal boxers.
LaRue Favorites Pack
by Mark Teague
Ike LaRue is a super-smart canine who takes matters into his own paws when people can’t seem to get things right. He stirs up trouble, solves cases, and even runs for office!
Legend of the Ghost Dog
by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Henry the beagle loves his new Alaskan wilderness home, until he and his humans hear of a scary legend: locals say the Shadow is older than the oldest animal, and not entirely of this world. Yipe!
Magical Puppy Pack
All pups have a touch of magic to them, but these dogs pull off some amazing disappearing acts! Will these adorable dogs ever return to their owners’ open arms?
My Dog Is a Hero
by Rebecca Camerena
These dogs have a big job to do! Meet all kinds of courageous canines, from police dogs to rescue dogs, guide dogs to guard dogs.
Puppy Readers Pack
These sweet pups are a good example of why dogs make great best friends: they’re helpful, full of energy, and really good at making pizzas disappear!
Showoff
by Gordon Korman
When an enormous Doberman named Luthor ruins the dog show and the winning chances of the best-in-show beagle, he ends up in the pound. Thankfully, a few smart kids are plotting to bust him out!
Sleepy Dog
by Harriet Ziefert,
illustrated by Norman Gorbaty
This sweet dog and pet kitten are great friends who share playful dreams until morning. They’re sure to help even the antsiest humans fall soundly asleep.
