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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1996
The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat
A witch's pets and belongings get into chaos when she is out of the house.
32 pages· 561 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,951 ratings
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Books About Rats · 69 titles considered
The Best Rats Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about rats? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Rats
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
A mouse seeks help from intelligent rats to save her sick son.
233 pages· 53,663 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 187,355 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Graphic Nov.
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (Graphic Novel)
A bioengineered cat must save the moon from ravenous rats. Can it succeed?
320 pages· 8,071 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,527 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2006
Gregor and the Marks of Secret
Mice vanish mysteriously, leading Gregor to a dark prophecy.
343 pages· 61,419 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 42,288 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Return of the Forgotten
A missing rodent, a rogue brother, and a hidden secret threaten the fragile peace in Atlantia's tunnels.
320 pages· 63,342 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 316 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019
Oh, Rats!
By Tor Seidler, Gabriel Evans (Illustrator)
A squirrel's city adventure begins with a hawk's grip and a daring plan to save his new home.
320 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 138 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Ratpunzel (Graphic Novel)
A princess and prince chase a stolen hydra egg, uncovering secrets in a tower guarded by a mysterious rat.
229 pages· 18,948 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 994 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Hopper's Destiny
A mouse must choose between destiny and freedom as chaos reigns underground.
368 pages· 70,174 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 432 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Raffie on the Run
By Jacqueline Resnick, Joe Sutphin (Illustrator)
A subway rat braves New York City to rescue his lost brother.
256 pages· 53,017 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 42 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
The Moon Queen is poisoned. Can First Cat find the antidote in time?
272 pages· 7,229 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,308 ratings
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Rats Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about rats for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1699
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
Ages 0–2 · 2009
A mole rat defies tradition by wearing clothes. What will the colony say?
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$1999
Shared Space
Ages 4–8 · 2024
A tidy mouse faces chaos when a messy neighbor moves in. Can they find harmony?
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$1799
The Highway Rat
Ages 4–8 · 2013
A snack-stealing rat faces unexpected consequences.
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$699
The Infamous Ratsos Are Not Afraid
Ages 5–8 · 2017
Two brothers turn a junkyard into an arcade, but their fun is threatened when a bell breaks a window in the supposedly haunted house next door
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$1799
The New Neighbors
Ages 3–7 · 2018
New neighbors spark panic. Can a sweet surprise change minds?
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$1899
Year of the Cat
Ages 4–8 · 2022
Rat's trickery left Cat without a zodiac year. Can an apology mend their friendship?
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$1799
Cyril and Pat
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A squirrel and a rat defy expectations to prove friendship transcends differences.
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$1799
The Cat and the Rat and the Hat
Ages 3–7 · 2021
Cat and Rat's rivalry over a hat spirals into chaos.
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Sweety
Ages 3–7 · 2019
An awkward mole rat seeks friends who share her quirky passions.
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$1599
This Is the House That Jack Built
Ages 5–8 · 2002
Jack's house of cheese attracts chaos with a rat and a cat.
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$1799
Nat the Cat Has a Snack
Ages 3–5 · 2024
A grumpy cat faces a sharing dilemma with a persistent rat.
Graphic Nov.
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$1599
I See a Rat
Ages 4–8 · 2024
Dog's nap is disrupted by a speedy visitor. Can they become friends?
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Rats Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about rats for developing and independent readers.
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The Beginning
Ages 5–8 · 2024
A rat must decide whether to save an owl, risking an unexpected friendship.
Graphic Nov.
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$599
The Rat
Ages 6–9 · 2013
Discover the quirky world of rats, where tails balance and teeth chew through anything.
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$799
The Wild Wild West
Ages 7–10 · 2005
A mouse travels to the Wild West to face a challenge from an evil gunmouse.
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$699
For Your Paws Only
Ages 8–11 · 2005
A group of mice must stop a group of rats from taking over the world.
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$599
Class Pets
Ages 5–7 · 2013
Missy must outsmart a rival to save her class pet plans.
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$599
The Tale of Despereaux
Ages 7–10 · 2008
A brave mouse, a princess, and a scheming rat collide in a tale of courage and destiny.
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$599
The Infamous Ratsos
Ages 5–8 · 2016
Two brothers try to prove themselves as tough in their neighborhood, but their actions keep having unintended consequences
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$999
Racso and the Rats of NIMH
Ages 9–12 · 1986
A boastful rodent faces a crisis that tests his heroism.
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Suit Your Selfie
Ages 7–12 · 2017
Join the Pearls gang for jokes, jabs, and puns in a hilarious adventure.
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$1699
Ratscalibur
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A boy-turned-rat must wield a magical sword to save a kingdom from evil crows.
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$999
R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH
Ages 8–12 · 1990
Lost in the woods, two siblings must protect their secretive rescuers to find their way home.
Graphic Nov.
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$1099
Gnome and Rat
Ages 6–9 · 2023
A Gnome celebrates Hat Day and gets into various misadventures with his hat and hair.