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A playful and warmhearted exploration of what happens when a feline friend decides to take a walk on the canine side. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The cat that went woof!.
- cheerful
- cozy
- silly
- warm
- 01
Hondo and Fabian
Peter McCarty
A hushed, beautifully observant ode to the quiet rhythms of a day in the life of two beloved pets.
- 02
The dog who cried wolf
Keiko Kasza · 2005
A playful exploration of wild ambitions that ultimately celebrates the cozy comforts of belonging.
- 03
My father, the dog
Elizabeth Bluemle
A delightfully silly exploration of the funny little habits that make our parents who they are.
- 04
Cleo and Caspar
Stella Blackstone and Caroline Mockford · 2006
A gentle, rhythmic reassurance that new and scary things can turn into wonderful friends.
- 05
The secret lives of cats and dogs
Jenna Dzefko
A delightful, tail-wagging romp through the hidden politics and playful rivalries of household pets.
- 06
Bad Kitty
Nick Bruel
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the mind of a spectacularly grumpy and delightfully destructive pet.
- 07
How my pet grew
Jean Rogers
A tender, sunlit celebration of the quiet magic found in watching a beloved animal grow.
- 08
The improbable cat
Allan Ahlberg · 2004
A chilling, claustrophobic tale where the comforts of home are slowly and terrifyingly turned against you.
- 09
Waiting for the magic
Patricia MacLachlan
A gentle, big-hearted exploration of how the quiet wisdom of animals can help heal a fractured family.
- 10
Wish
Barbara O'Connor
A tender, Southern-fried story about a prickly girl and a stray dog finding exactly where they belong.
- 11
Clifford's Kitten (Clifford the Big Red Dog)
Norman Bridwell
A gentle, comforting exploration of feeling replaced, wrapped in a warm and humorous animal story.
- 12
The little cat baby
Allan Ahlberg · 2003
A delightfully absurd and deeply cozy celebration of finding exactly the right kind of family, even if it has whiskers.
