April's Kittens

ALA Notable Children's Book

Caldecott Honor Book

Since it was first published over fifty years ago, April's Kittens remains a classic cat story.

Many children understand April's dilemma when her cat, Sheba, has three kittens. April is thrilled until her father insists that theirs is strictly a one-cat household. April must give up three cats, but which ones? The aptly named Charcoal? Tiger-striped Butch? Sweet-faced Brenda?—or even Sheba?

How April eventually comes up with the perfect solutions makes for a heartwarming story that has appealed to many young cat lovers and will continue to delight generations of children everywhere.

© 2013 Recorded Books (Audiobook): 9781470356583

Release date

Audiobook: 22 March 2013