Book Series · 8 Books

Cat in the Hat's Learning Library Books

In order from There's a Map on My Lap! to The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness.

The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series is a set of 8 picture books by Tish Rabe, published between 2002 and 2021. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 50 pages.

There's a Map on My Lap!
A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales
My, Oh My—A Butterfly!
Ice Is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
What Cat Is That? All About Cats
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

There's a Map on My Lap!
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$958
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2002

There's a Map on My Lap!

By Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator)

Discover the world of maps with the Cat in the Hat's rhyming adventure.

48 pages· 989 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Join the Cat in the Hat on a whimsical journey through the world of maps. Learn to navigate with latitude and longitude, understand topographical maps, and uncover the secrets of scales and legends. This playful exploration introduces young readers to geography's wonders, sparking curiosity and laughter along the way. Will you master the art of map reading and find your way through this delightful adventure?
The complete set

Cat in the Hat's Learning Library Series

8 books · Published 2002–2021

There's a Map on My Lap!
Series
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$958

There's a Map on My Lap!

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2002

Discover the world of maps with the Cat in the Hat's rhyming adventure.

A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales
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$958

A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Dive into the ocean's secrets with rhymes and discover the wonders of whales and dolphins.

My, Oh My—A Butterfly!
Series
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$958

My, Oh My—A Butterfly!

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2007

Discover the secret world of butterflies with the Cat in the Hat's whimsical rhymes.

Ice Is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
Series
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$958

Ice Is Nice! All About the North and South Poles

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Explore the poles with the Cat in the Hat and uncover icy secrets and animal wonders.

What Cat Is That? All About Cats
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$958

What Cat Is That? All About Cats

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2013

Discover cat secrets with a whimsical guide led by a famous feline.

Out of Sight Till Tonight!
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$958

Out of Sight Till Tonight!

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2015

Explore the secrets of nocturnal creatures with the Cat in the Hat's whimsical rhymes.

High? Low? Where Did It Go?
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$1348

High? Low? Where Did It Go?

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Discover how animals use camouflage to survive in the wild.

The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness
Series
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$958

The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021

Discover mindfulness with a whimsical guide to meditation's benefits.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series?

There are 8 books in the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series. It began with There's a Map on My Lap! in 2002, and the newest book, The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Cat in the Hat's Learning Library to life.

01

Tish Rabe

Author
02

Bonnie Worth

Author
03

Aristides Ruiz

Illustrator
04

Joe Mathieu

Illustrator

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