Last Updated: September 15, 2026
Lulu Didn’t Want a Dog
by Laurel Molk
Lulu, a contented cat, is not happy when Gus, a rescue dog, joins her family, but after Gus comes to her rescue, Lulu learns to appreciate her new sibling.
Chip the dog shares important life lessons as he tells the tale of his missing stuffy and best friend, Mr. Cuddles.
The Skeleton and the Cat
by Brandon James Scott
Skeleton lives alone in lonesome bliss. She reads books, drinks tea, and tends to her garden. it’s simple and peaceful. Until, one day, a cat knocks on Skeleton’s door … “Can I come in?” asks the Cat. Readers and cat lovers of all ages will adore this surprising duo who is sure to convince you that skeletons are gardeners, cats tell good-ish jokes, and, together, they make the best of friends.
The Dog Who Saved the Bees
by Stephanie Gibeault
The true story of beehive inspector, Cybil Preston, and her work with Mack, an unruly rescue dog, to save commercial bee beehives from foulbrood, a deadly disease with no cure that has decimated American bee populations.
Serafina Makes Waves
by Matthew Burges
Serafina, a young cat who hates water, faces off with her nemesis when her parents sign her up for swimming lessons.
Joan in the Cone
by Billy Sharff
Pet dog Joan discovers that, despite challenges, she can still have good days when wearing a recovery cone.
Cat Nap
by Steve Antony
This little cat needs a nap, but it’s hard to find time for sleep when you’re busy playing! Will he ever close his eyes? Clever and utterly relatable, with a playful, pitch-perfect text, these books take a fresh look at key childhood moments, emotions, and milestones–like learning to settle down for a nap or bedtime–with humor and simplicity.
The Gift of Everything
by Patrick McDonnell
Mooch the cat looks for a new gift to give his friend Earl and discovers that everything is a gift.
A Cat Like That
by Lester L. Laminack
A sociable, big, round cat, saunters through town and visits the bakery, the bookstore, the pier, and the townsfolk all know her route and when she will reappear.
I’ve Got a Dog!: A Happy Little Tune
by Sandra Boynton
Based on the song wonderfully sung by Dwight Yoakam on Frog Trouble (Boynton’s celebrated country music album), I’ve Got a Dog is a jaunty and captivating board book about the many ways a dog brings joy and companionship. Whether they are howling tunes or sitting quietly by your side, when you’ve got a dog, you’ve got a lifelong friend.
Cat Nap
by Brian Lies
But when Kitten notices a mouse and dives after it, an epic chase through time, art, and history ensues. Is it a dream? That’s up to the reader to decide, but for the kitten, every leap and bound is full of suspense and makes for a masterpiece.
The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals
by Deborah Underwood
There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn’t like animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six. Well, maybe this one animal could stay. Next came a dog…
Where Is My Nose?
by Lucas Zanotto
A dog with no nose? Oh no! The dog woke up without a nose. What surprises will he uncover as he sets out to find his missing snout? In this interactive story, young readers turn and fold pages to reveal how the journey can be just as remarkable as the destination.
Dog vs. Strawberry
by Nelly Buchet
When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry–and win.
Cats in Construction Hats
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Six colorful cats and their tiny rat friends work together to build a house.