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A witty, visual celebration of feline quirks captured through masterful pen-and-ink cartoons. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Cats As Cats Can.
- lighthearted
- amused
- creative
- cheerful
- 01
Millions of cats
Wanda Gág · 1928
A rhythmic, slightly surreal folktale that balances the cozy desire for a pet with the chaotic consequences of having too much of a good thing.
- 02
Skimper-scamper
Jeff Newell
A playful, energetic romp where creativity literally leaps off the page and turns a tidy world upside down.
- 03
They All Saw a Cat
Brendan Wenzel
A rhythmic, visually dazzling exploration of how who we are shapes exactly what we see.
- 04
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey
A wildly inventive, laugh-out-loud celebration of making messy art and finding your own creative voice.
- 05
Amphigorey Again
Edward Gorey · 2006
A delightfully grim and eccentric collection of illustrated nonsense that feels like wandering through a haunted, Victorian curiosity shop.
- 06
Noisy Nora
Rosemary Wells · 2003
A boisterous, empathetic exploration of feeling overlooked in a busy family.
- 07
Crictor
Tomi Ungerer · 1958
A delightfully dry and elegantly illustrated tale of an unconventional pet finding its place in polite society.
- 08
Designs for Coloring
Ruth Heller
A meditative, tactile invitation to fill intricate geometric and natural patterns with your own vibrant imagination.
- 09
Varjak Paw
S. F. Said
A shadowy, martial-arts-infused animal fantasy that feels like a gritty, mystical action movie in book form.
- 10
Frederick
Leo Lionni · 1963
A gentle, sun-warmed celebration of the artists and dreamers who keep our spirits alive during the coldest days.
- 11
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing
Judi Barrett
A delightfully silly exploration of an absurd hypothetical, driven by witty visual punchlines and cheerful animal antics.
- 12
Anno's Journey
Mitsumasa Anno
A quiet, wordless stroll through a richly detailed European landscape where every page hides a new secret.
