Grandpa’s Cats

Grandma hates cats more than anything—but what if they’re just the right friends to help her heal after a loss? 

“Go away!” Grandma tells the cats meowing outside her door. “Grandpa’s not going to feed you anymore!” 

After Grandpa’s death, Grandma can’t stand the stray cats he used to adore. But soon tabbies, calicos, and tuxedo cats are sneaking into the house while she sleeps. Grandma doesn’t notice them, and yet cats are everywhere: under her chair, by the fridge, even on the roof! 

One day, just as Grandma is starting to forget the way home, she also starts to forget how much she hates cats. Maybe now the cats can start taking care of Grandma…just like Grandpa planned. 

This quirky yet heartfelt picture book is perfect for cat lovers who will enjoy counting all the felines and pointing out their antics on each page. But what makes the book truly memorable is its tender exploration of grief, loneliness, aging, and dementia. 

The original Taiwanese edition of Grandpa’s Cats topped children’s bestseller lists and received the Good Books Everyone Reads Best Children’s and Youth Book Award. It was also selected for the White Ravens list and has been translated into nine languages. Translated from Chinese by Michelle Kuo.