The Mischief Kitties Books in Order
Part ofDarlene Tallman Books in OrderSee The Mischief Kitties children’s books by Darlene Tallman in order, with story summaries and background on these playful, cat-centered adventures.
Last updated: December 19, 2025
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Publication Order
3 books
The Mischief Kitties in You Can't Takes Our Chicken
by Darlene Tallman
2019
When a sneaky predator sets its sights on the family’s beloved chicken, the Mischief Kitties spring into action. Their over-the-top schemes to protect their feathered friend turn into a funny, fast-paced adventure about teamwork, bravery, and learning to stand up for those smaller than you.
The Mischief Kitties in the Great Glitter Caper
by Darlene Tallman
2017
A spilled craft box turns into mayhem when the Mischief Kitties discover the joys of glitter. As sparkling paw prints appear in the most unexpected places, the cats scramble to fix the mess before the humans notice, learning about responsibility—and the limits of mischief—along the way.
The Mischief Kitties in Bampires & Ghosts & New Friends, Oh My!
by Darlene Tallman
2017
When strange noises and spooky shadows take over the neighborhood, the Mischief Kitties are convinced real “bampires” and ghosts have arrived. Their investigation leads to new friends, silly scares, and a lesson that not everything unknown is something to fear.
Series background & context
The Mischief Kitties is a children’s series co‑written by Darlene Tallman, Cherry Shephard, and Shephard’s son Alex. It grew out of a simple idea: what if the family cats had whole secret lives filled with wild adventures, spooky fun, and a lot of glitter?
The books follow two neighboring clowders of cats as they get into ever‑escalating trouble. In The Mischief Kitties in Bampires & Ghosts & New Friends, Oh My!, they tangle with Halloween‑style frights that turn out to be more silly than scary. The Mischief Kitties in the Great Glitter Caper unleashes a sparkly disaster that takes over the house, while The Mischief Kitties in You Can't Takes Our Chicken has the feline crew defending a feathered friend with all the dramatic flair only cats can muster.
These stories are designed for early readers and shared read‑alouds. They’re fast, funny, and lightly spooky in a way that tends to delight kids rather than keep them up at night. Underneath the antics, there are gentle themes about friendship, helping neighbors, standing up to bullies, and admitting when you’ve made a mess.
If you’re looking for something that bridges the gap between picture books and longer chapter books—with lots of personality and a clear love of animals—The Mischief Kitties is a charming option.
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