Books like Mr. Putter & Tabby catch the cold

A gentle, soothing story about the quiet comforts of friendship and feline companionship when you are feeling under the weather. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Mr. Putter & Tabby catch the cold.

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01
Mr. Putter and Tabby pour the tea
Cynthia Rylant
A gentle, sunlit embrace of a story about finding the perfect companion to share life's quietest moments.
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- cozy
- warm
- gentle
- comforting
02
The Old Woman Who Named Things
Cynthia Rylant
A tender, tear-jerking exploration of loneliness and the brave, vulnerable choice to open your heart to love again.
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- cozy
- gentle
03
Poppleton in Winter
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT
A cozy, snow-dusted celebration of friendship and the quiet joys of the winter season.
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- cozy
- warm
- gentle
- comforting
04
Bear feels sick
unknown
A snug, rhythmic hug of a book about the healing power of good friends and warm soup.
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- cozy
- warm
- gentle
- comforting
05
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead
A soothing, tender embrace of a book that celebrates the quiet, everyday ways we show up for our friends.
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- cozy
- soothing
- gentle
06
Flabby Tabby
Penny McKinlay
A playful, energetic romp about a displaced pet taking hilarious matters into her own paws to win back her favorite lap.
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- cozy
07
A bed full of cats
Holly Keller
A gentle, reassuring journey from the worry of a missing pet to the cozy surprise of a growing feline family.
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- cozy
- gentle
- earnest
08
Amelia Bedelia and the cat
Herman Parish · 2008
A cheerful, wordplay-filled romp about the comical misunderstandings that happen when a literal-minded caretaker meets a stray kitten.
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- warm
- earnest
09
Sleepy kitty
Sterling Children's (COR)
A cozy, photographic journey through the playful delays of bedtime that gently guides little ones toward sleep.
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- cozy
- soothing
- warm
- gentle
10
Helping Mom
Mercer Mayer
A warm, domestic tale that captures the earnest desire of a child stepping up to care for their family.
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- cozy
- warm
- domestic
- gentle
11
Bookstore Cat
Cindy Wheeler · 1994
A gentle, furry flurry of low-stakes mischief set among the comforting stacks of a local bookshop.
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- cozy
- warm
- gentle
12
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
Laura Numeroff
A delightfully chaotic chain reaction of silly requests and boundless energy that circles perfectly back to where it began.
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- cozy

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