Book Series · 4 Books

The First Cat in Space Books

In order from The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel) to The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge.

A heroic cat, a determined Moon Queen, and a toenail-clipping robot face lunar disasters, odd villains, and wildly funny quests across space.

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The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel)
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip
The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel)
Reading order

How to Read The First Cat in Space Books

Read the four graphic novels in numbered order. Each adventure has its own threat, but the friendships, returning characters, and cosmic world build from one book to the next.

Sources: The First Cat in Space: books in order.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The full-color art, quick dialogue, songs, and absurd jokes make these long graphic novels approachable for readers who like action-heavy comedy.

The heroes encounter peril, battles, kidnappings, and cartoonishly menacing villains, but the tone stays playful and friendship-driven rather than frightening.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel)
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel)

By Mac Barnett, Shawn Harris (Illustrator)

A bioengineered cat must save the moon from ravenous rats. Can it succeed?

320 pages· 8,071 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: In a universe where rats devour the moon, a bioengineered cat is Earth's last hope. Joined by the regal Moon Queen and a toenail-clipping robot, this unlikely trio embarks on a lunar adventure. Can they save the moon in time, and will the First Cat in Space ever taste pizza? Discover a world of cosmic chaos and unexpected heroism.
In reading order

The First Cat in Space Series

4 books · Published 2020–2025

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Common Questions

How many books are in the First Cat in Space series?

There are 4 books in the First Cat in Space series. It began with The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel) in 2020, and the newest book, The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the First Cat in Space books in?

Start with The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel) and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the First Cat in Space books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which First Cat in Space book is the longest?

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel) (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 8,071 words (320 pages).

Which First Cat in Space book is the shortest?

The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge (Book #4) is the shortest at 6,501 words (272 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The First Cat in Space to life.

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Mac Barnett

Author
MB
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Shawn Harris

Illustrator
SH

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