Mog the Cat Books in Order
Part ofJudith Kerr Books in OrderSee all Mog the Cat books by Judith Kerr in order, with story summaries, series background, collectible editions, and guidance on the best Mog book to start with.
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Publication Order
27 books
The Mog Treasury
by Judith Kerr
2020
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.
Mog’s Birthday
by Judith Kerr
2020
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.
My First MOG 123
by Judith Kerr
2018
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.
Mog’s Suitcase
by Judith Kerr
2018
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.
My First MOG ABC
by Judith Kerr
2017
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.
My First Mog Books
by Judith Kerr
2016
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.
Mog and the Baby and Other Stories
by Judith Kerr
2016
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.
Mog and Me and Other Stories
by Judith Kerr
2016
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.
Mog's Christmas Calamity
by Judith Kerr
2015
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.
Mog and Bunny and Other Stories
by Judith Kerr
2013
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.
Goodbye Mog
by Judith Kerr
2002
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.
Mog’s Bad Thing
by Judith Kerr
2000
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.
Mog and the Vee-Ee-Tee / Mog and the V.E.T
by Judith Kerr
1996
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.
Mog and the Granny
by Judith Kerr
1995
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.
Mog’s Kittens
by Judith Kerr
1994
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.
Mog on Fox Night
by Judith Kerr
1993
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.
Mog in the Garden
by Judith Kerr
1991
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.
Mog and the Baby
by Judith Kerr
1991
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.
Mog and Barnaby
by Judith Kerr
1991
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.
Look Out Mog!
by Judith Kerr
1991
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.
Mog and Bunny
by Judith Kerr
1988
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.
Mog’s Amazing Birthday Caper
by Judith Kerr
1986
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 Family of Cats
by Judith Kerr
1985
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.
Mog and Me
by Judith Kerr
1984
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.
Mog in the Dark
by Judith Kerr
1983
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.
Mog's Christmas
by Judith Kerr
1976
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.
Mog the Forgetful Cat
by Judith Kerr
1970
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.
Series background & context
The Mog the Cat books follow a single tabby through the small dramas of life with the Thomas family. Mog lives in a cosy suburban house with Mr and Mrs Thomas and their children Debbie and Nicky, and almost every story begins with something ordinary that goes slightly wrong.
Mog herself is kind but very forgetful. She forgets she has a cat flap, forgets what she is allowed to eat and is easily spooked by anything new. That forgetfulness leads to scoldings and the familiar cry of “Bother that cat!”, but it also means she stumbles into dangers and, more often than not, accidentally saves the day.
Across the picture books Mog faces burglars, Christmas trees, visiting babies, foxes in the snow and dreaded trips to the vet. In Mog the Forgetful Cat she wakes the household and foils a burglary by yowling at the kitchen window. In Mog’s Christmas she panics when the Christmas tree seems to walk across the room and ends up coming down the chimney like Santa. Other stories see her coping with a new baby in the house, staying with Granny and her cat Tibbles, or seeing her beloved garden buried under a flapping white tent in Mog’s Bad Thing.
The setting is very recognisably everyday Britain: red‑brick houses, small gardens, crowded buses and cluttered kitchens. Kerr’s coloured‑pencil art shows changing seasons and fashions without making a fuss about it, so readers see snow on roof tiles, foxes in winter streets and family breakfasts that could belong to almost any decade. That grounded detail keeps the stories gentle even when something frightening—like a fire, a burglar or a trip to the V.E.T.—is happening.
Death is handled with the same light touch. In Goodbye Mog the elderly cat is “dead tired” and quietly dies, but a small part of her stays on to help the family’s nervous new kitten settle in. The book acknowledges sadness while reassuring children that love and memories remain.
There are Mog books for a wide range of ages. The main picture books suit read‑aloud sessions, while sturdy board books such as Mog and Me, Mog in the Garden, Mog’s Kittens and Mog’s Family of Cats use very few words and simple scenes for toddlers. Collections like Mog and Bunny and Other Stories, Mog and the Baby and Other Stories and The Mog Treasury gather several adventures into one volume for longer reading.
Across the whole series the tone stays warm, funny and forgiving. Mog is never perfect, but her mistakes feel recognisable, and children quickly see that even when she ruins the garden or hides from visitors, she still belongs at the heart of the Thomas family.
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