Mama Cat Has Three Kittens
Sale price
$958
Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 1998 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

Written & illustrated by Denise Fleming

Will Boris the kitten ever join the fun, or keep napping?

3.8/5 Goodreads · 934 ratings
32 pages· 112 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
$9.99Save 4%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Mama Cat leads her kittens, Fluffy and Skinny, on playful adventures, but Boris prefers napping. As the others frolic, Boris's independent spirit raises questions. Will he ever join the fun, or is there more to his sleepy demeanor? Young readers will delight in the hidden surprises and the charming antics of this feline family. With a surprise from Mama Mouse, the story invites children to explore and count carefully. Boris's rebellious nature will resonate with anyone who marches to their own beat, making this tale a captivating exploration of individuality and curiosity.

From the publisher

Some kittens march to the beat of a different drummer. Mama Cat has three kittens, Fluffy, Skinny, and Boris. Where Mama Cat leads, Fluffy and Skinny follow. But what about Boris– will he ever stop napping and join the fun? Young children will love Mama Cat and her three kittens. They’ll also enjoy looking for three other creatures hidden in every scene. But they’ll have to count carefully – Mama Mouse has a surprise. Using her own cats as models, Denise Fleming has captured the moods, expressions, and antics of a mother cat and her kittens. But there is a rebel in every crowd, and Boris is sure to charm readers who will recognize themselves in his contrary ways.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
112
Reading age
1–4
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD280L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about catsBooks about familyBooks about infancyBooks about daily routines
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author & illustrator

More from Denise Fleming

Explore Denise's bookshelf
In the Tall, Tall Grass
Sale price
$899

In the Tall, Tall Grass

Ages 0–5 · 1991

Lunch

Ages 4–7 · 1992

Barnyard Banter

Ages 3–5 · 1994

In the Small, Small Pond

Ages 2–6 · 1993
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
Next to You
Sale price
$1699

Next to You

Ages 2–5 · 2016

Little Pink Pup

Ages 3–5 · 2010
Series
Sale price
$1799

Annie and the Wild Animals

Ages 3–5 · 1985

Chicks Run Wild

Ages 2–6 · 2011

Beastly Babies

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Little Beauty

Ages 3–7 · 2008

If I Were a Kangaroo

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Love Is

Ages 3–6 · 2017
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
46719
Publication
Published
October 1, 2002
First published
September 15, 1998
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805071627

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo