Cat Nap

by Steve Antony

It's bedtime for this little cat! From the award-winning creator of the Mr. Panda series, with over 1 million copies sold worldwide, comes the first book in Steve Antony's new and exciting picture book series for young children—and their grownups.

This little cat needs a nap, but it’s hard to find time for sleep when you’re busy playing! Will he ever close his eyes?

Clever and utterly relatable, with a playful, pitch-perfect text, these books take a fresh look at key childhood moments, emotions, and milestones—like learning to settle down for a nap or bedtime—with humor and simplicity.

Genres: Picture Books, Cats, Storytime, Animals, Childrens, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

Published March 18, 2025

About the author

Since his 2014 debut, Steve Antony has so far written and illustrated over 20 picture books, including the Mr Panda series, The Queen Collection, Unplugged, Green Lizards Vs Red Rectangles, Amazing and You Can. Steve has been nominated seven times and long listed once for the Kate Greenaway Medal. The Queen's Hat was adapted into a musical concert by the London Symphony Orchestra and won the Evening Standard's Oscar's Book Prize. His award winning Mr Panda series has so far sold over one million copies worldwide and has been optioned for TV. Steve also illustrated Tim Minchin's When I Grow Up, a cover of the Famous Five and the all-new Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (adapted by Peter Bently). He has contributed work to the LGBTQ+ Pride YA anthology and Drawing Europe Together.

Reviews

[Maria Carmo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute and sweet

Maria Carmo

[Diana Lynn]

SO CUTEEEEE

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little cat uses all the typical excuses to avoid naptime/bedtime, but of course finally succumbs.
The illustrations are sweet and humorous. The text consists of a few very simple words, and much repetition--good for beginning readers.
Tie-in with phonics lessons for sounding out words with short vowel sounds.

[Binxie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cat does not want to take a nap. In cute, colorful illustrations, with sparse text, readers watch Cattry all kinds of things to avoid a nap. Cat eventually falls into a familiar routine getting ready for a rest. This will work in one-on-one settings and group settings as well.

[Emily Haage · Rating 3 out of 5]

I prefer Steve Antony's Mr. Panda books! This one is a cute bedtime/naptime read (very simple text), but doesn't feel particularly original. Lacking the humor (in both text and illustrations) of Mr. Panda.

[Chelsea Sipes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very simple, very cute! A good book for our very early readers.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute.

[Karol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sooooooo cuuuute!!

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute. I'll use this in baby storytime for sure.

[Steph]

Turn/Level: 2/2

The cat is a cute stand-in for a young toddler.

[Helen Pugsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute! The only time I've clapped eyes on the neighbor girl she was dressed as a kitty. I'll leave it in hopes she finds it.😎 Also relatable if you've ever tried to put kids to bed...

[Ms. Madalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too short and simple for storytime.

[Michelle Gray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simply text and large, colorful illustrations. This is a great addition to my storytime rotation, especially because I tend to have a lot of under two's.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big bold pictures with few words. Would work for Baby Storytime.

[Melyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

cuteness overload.

[Danielle Berg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the illustrations and the short and sweet story of kitty bedtime!

[Davi Kladakis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a book that helps kids read.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only wish this was Cat Bed, not Cat Nap.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute, very simple. Just a couple of words per page.