Book Series · 6 Books

Old Possum's Cats Books

In order from Macavity to Macavity's Not There!.

The Old Possum's Cats series is a set of 6 picture books by TS Eliot and T. S. Eliot, published between 2014 and 2018. Written for ages 1–5, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014

Macavity

By T. S. Eliot, TS Eliot, Arthur Robins (Illustrator)

A master criminal cat eludes capture in a whimsical tale.

32 pages

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Summary: Meet Macavity, the elusive master criminal cat who always escapes the law. In this delightful picture book, children and parents will be enchanted by his cunning escapades and mysterious ways. With vibrant illustrations capturing the humor and wit of T.S. Eliot's classic poem, young readers will be drawn into a world where a mischievous feline outsmarts everyone. Will anyone ever catch this clever cat, or will Macavity remain forever at large? Dive into this charming story and find out!

In reading order

Old Possum's Cats Series

6 books · Published 2014–2018

#1 in Series

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$958

Macavity

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014

A master criminal cat eludes capture in a whimsical tale.

#2 in Series

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$958

Mr. Mistoffelees

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015

Discover the enchanting antics of a clever, magical cat.

#3 in Series

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$995

Skimbleshanks

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

The train can't start without the Railway Cat. Can he be found in time?

#4 in Series

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$995

Jellicle Cats

Picture Book · Ages 1–5 · 2017

Join the Jellicle Cats for a magical night of dance under the moon.

#5 in Series

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$995

Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

Two mischievous cats embark on a daring heist.

Series

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$1398

Macavity's Not There!

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2017

A mischievous cat leaves a trail of chaos. Can you find him?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Old Possum's Cats series?

There are 6 books in the Old Possum's Cats series. It began with Macavity in 2014, and the newest book, Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer, was published in 2018.