Book Series · 6 Books

Flubby Books

In order from Flubby Is Not a Good Pet! to Flubby Does Not Like Valentine's Day.

Flubby is a large, sleepy cat who would rather avoid toys, baths, bedtime, snow, and nearly every plan his patient child proposes.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 19, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Flubby Books

Penguin Random House lists six Flubby books but does not number them. The stories are fully episodic, so children may start with whichever everyday cat problem sounds funniest.

Sources: Penguin Random House: Flubby series.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Very short sentences, speech bubbles, and comic-like panels make these useful first independent reads for children who enjoy deadpan pet humor.

Flubby refuses directions and sometimes leaves his child exasperated, but the pair remain caring companions. Mild worries such as thunder, cold weather, or an unwanted bath resolve gently.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$899

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Flubby Is Not a Good Pet!

By J. E. Morris

A lazy cat faces a scary moment, revealing the true bond with its owner.

32 pages· 127 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

4.3/7 Bookroo

Hardcover

The complete set

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A cat refuses to play in the snow. Can it be convinced?

Series

Sale price

$958

Flubby Does Not Like Valentine's Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can Kami find the perfect Valentine's gift for her picky cat?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Flubby series?

There are 6 books in the Flubby series. It began with Flubby Is Not a Good Pet! in 2019, and the newest book, Flubby Does Not Like Valentine's Day, was published in 2023.