Judith Kerr Books in Order

Classic picture book in which a polite, very hungry tiger visits Sophie and her mother at teatime, calmly eating and drinking everything in the house. The simple text and memorable images turn an ordinary evening into a gently anarchic fantasy.

First Mog story, introducing the well-meaning but muddled cat who forgets she has a cat flap, sits on hats and causes constant cries of "Bother that cat!" One night her forgetfulness exposes a burglar, turning Mog into an adored family hero.

Nine-year-old Anna must flee Berlin in 1933 when her Jewish father is targeted by the Nazis. Moving from Germany to Switzerland, then Paris and finally London, she slowly understands what it means to lose a home yet keep a family together.

Animal-mad Willy is told he cannot bring his many pets to his sister’s very grown-up wedding. Despite everyone’s efforts, the animals sneak into the church and reception anyway, causing a cascade of comic disasters and a surprisingly happy ending.

Second Out of the Hitler Time novel, following teenage Anna as she and her family struggle to make a life in wartime London. Bombs fall, money is short and her father’s career falters, but humour and stubborn hope keep the family going.

Christmas preparations fill the Thomas house with noise, strange smells and a looming tree that seems to move by itself, terrifying Mog. She flees to the roof, only to tumble down the chimney and turn the family’s holiday into an unforgettable story.

Final volume of the trilogy about Anna, now an adult living in London, who flies back to West Berlin after her mother’s suicide attempt. As she navigates Cold War tensions and old memories, Anna weighs duty, independence and what "home" means.

One night Mog finds herself alone in the dark and her imagination conjures a strange creature called mousedogbird. A surreal twilight journey full of odd shapes and shadows ends, as always, with Mog safely back and thinking about supper.

Very simple board book where a toddler narrator introduces Mog as their furry companion, following the pair through waking up, playing, eating and bedtime, perfect as a first story for cat-loving babies and preschoolers.

Board book that gathers Mog’s wider cat family, from farm-dwelling parents to eccentric relatives and playful kittens, as everyone comes together for Mog’s birthday and young readers enjoy spotting the differences between each feline.

On the day of Debbie’s birthday party, Mog sets off on a wandering alphabet adventure, meeting dragons, jug-juggling jaguars and more, before a wild dream turns into a joyful celebration back at home.

Mog’s most treasured possession is a shabby toy bunny she carries everywhere. When Bunny goes missing, Mog’s search leads to all kinds of trouble, but her determination to find it shows how deeply she belongs within the Thomas family.

Alternate edition of the Mog and Barnaby adventure, inviting children to lift flaps and follow Mog’s wary reaction to an unexpected canine guest who crashes into her routines yet finally becomes another member of the household.

Lift-the-flap story in which Mog meets Barnaby, the family’s new dog-shaped visitor hidden in a big green basket. At first unsure about the energetic pup, Mog gradually discovers that sharing space—and food bowls—can also mean sharing fun.

Mog is dismayed when she has to share her house with a visiting baby who tugs her fur and chases her tail. But when the baby wanders into danger in the street, Mog’s frantic dash turns her into an unlikely hero.

Simple board book showing a day in the garden with Mog and her small human friend, as they chase butterflies, watch birds and explore flowers, gently introducing outdoor play and nature to very young readers.

One snowy evening Mog refuses her supper, sulking in the garden while Mr Thomas grumbles over the rubbish bins. Before long, three curious foxes have followed the food smells indoors, and Mog must help the family reclaim their kitchen.

In this board book for toddlers, Mog unexpectedly becomes the mother of two lively kittens. As the kittens explore cupboards, fridges and Christmas trees, Mog gamely tries to cope until they finally leave for new homes and peace returns.

While the Thomas family go on holiday, Mog stays with a kindly but unfamiliar granny—and her possessive cat, Tibbles. A battle of nerves and jealousies slowly turns into wary friendship as Mog adjusts to life away from home.

As the animals board Noah’s Ark, Mrs Monkey delays departure to gather a perfect bag of fruit. She misses the boat and must rely on a dolphin, a great bird and a miraculous tree to be reunited with everyone.

After getting a thorn stuck in her paw, Mog is taken to the dreaded vet. Her noisy attempt to escape turns the waiting room upside down before the paw is finally treated and everyone can laugh again.

A small boy talks about his invisible friend and guardian angel, Birdie Halleluyah, who happily drifts through the day admiring shop windows and clouds yet still appears at crucial moments to keep his exuberant young charge safe.

When a giant white tent covers Mog’s beloved garden, she panics and does a "bad thing" on Mr Thomas’s favourite chair. Later that same tent hosts a cat show, giving Mog an unexpected chance to redeem herself in style.

Lonely goose Katerina stares at her reflection in a shiny car, dreaming of a companion. One snowy Christmas night she chases a man with a goose-sized bag, accidentally foils a robbery and is rewarded with a real feathered friend.

Elderly Mog is "dead tired" and quietly dies, but a little part of her stays to watch over the grieving Thomas family and the nervous new kitten. By helping the kitten settle, Mog finally feels ready to let go.

Sequel to The Other Goose, in which Katerina, Charlie and their goslings follow their pond’s vanishing water into a mysterious hole. Their underground journey pops them up in odd places while the village struggles to replace the lost pond.

Three households adore three nearly identical black cats—Twinkles, Arthur and Puss—until all the cats disappear on the same day. Their owners’ frantic search uncovers the secret double lives their pets have been happily leading together.

Counting book that follows zoo animals through a single, magical night, as elephants fly, lions put on shows and penguins dive from great heights, inviting children to spot details and practise numbers from one to ten.

A widow daydreams about impossible journeys with her late husband Henry—riding dinosaurs, flying with parrots and skimming behind dolphins—only to realise that the quiet days they once shared together were their greatest adventure of all.

Rhyming picture book about a fearless band of grannies who leap from their van to mend fences, rescue kittens and even outwit a pair of bungling burglars, proving that grey hair and sensible shoes can still hide plenty of mischief.

Richly illustrated memoir in which Kerr looks back on her childhood flight from Nazi Germany, family life in Britain and decades of drawing and writing, pairing anecdotes and reflections with sketches, paintings and behind-the-scenes artwork.

Three-story Mog collection featuring her attachment to a battered toy bunny, a chaotic visit to the vet and a stay with Granny and rival cat Tibbles, showcasing Mog at her most anxious, muddled and unexpectedly heroic.

Too ill to attend the Queen’s birthday celebrations, Matty lies at home miserable until a friendly crocodile appears from under the bed and whisks him to a fantastical jungle party, turning disappointment into a vivid, dreamlike adventure.

Illustrated collection of five classic stories—The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Mog the Forgetful Cat, One Night in the Zoo, The Other Goose and When Willy Went to the Wedding—offering a one-volume introduction to Kerr’s best-loved picture books.

Lonely widower Mr Cleghorn rescues an orphaned seal pup from a harbour and smuggles it back to his city flat, hiding it in his bathtub while he searches for a proper home. His quiet act of kindness reshapes several lives.

When Mog is startled by Christmas decorations, a chain of mishaps ends with a fire in the Thomas house. Her panicked dash accidentally summons help, and the neighbours rally to save both Mog and the family’s festive day.

Anthology of four short board books—Mog and Me, Mog in the Garden, Mog’s Kittens and Mog’s Family of Cats—perfect for toddlers who want simple, sturdy stories about Mog’s daily routines, outdoor play and extended feline family.

Three-story collection bringing together Mog and the Baby, Mog on Fox Night and Mog’s Bad Thing, following Mog as she copes with a visiting toddler, midnight foxes in the snow and a garden suddenly covered by a mysterious white tent.

Slipcase of early Mog board books introducing very young readers to Mog’s world, with tiny stories about her day, the things she loves and the people she lives with, all in a format small hands can hold.

Alphabet book that pairs each letter with a bright Mog illustration, using everyday words, simple captions and the reassuring presence of the family cat to make first letter-learning feel playful rather than like a lesson.

Picture book about Katinka, a seemingly ordinary white cat whose odd, multicoloured tail hides a touch of magic. As she strolls through the town, her tail quietly bends the world in surprising ways, turning a normal day into a wonder.

Compact Mog collection built around a small "suitcase" of stories and pictures, designed for very young readers to carry, open and explore as they follow Mog on everyday adventures with her family, garden and kittens.

A small child and their mother spend a day in the city, with Mum glued to her phone while the child’s imagination fills the streets with colour and adventure, gently exploring distraction, attention and the quiet magic of being together.

Board book for toddlers that teaches counting through simple scenes with Mog, using familiar objects, food and playtime moments to introduce numbers in a gentle, storylike way that invites pointing, talking and repetition.

Scots-language retelling of the famous tiger-at-teatime story, in which a huge, friendly "teeger" visits a girl and her mum, eats and drinks everything in the house, and leaves families chuckling over familiar scenes told in new words.

Tommy brings home Snowflake, the class rabbit, just before Christmas, and a run of mishaps convinces him the pet is cursed. As family troubles and money worries pile up, the rabbit’s chaos unexpectedly helps turn everything around.

A new adventure in which the Thomas family plan a birthday party for Mog, who dislikes fuss and noise but slowly warms to the celebrations when she realises the day is really about her favourite people and treats.

Hardback collection of six classic Mog stories, following the forgetful family cat through everyday mishaps at home, snowy Christmas adventures and accidental heroics, ideal for sharing longer read-aloud sessions with young Mog fans.