Books by Cat Min

3 books · Ages 4–11

Cat Min writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–11, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, empathy & kindness, loneliness & belonging.

Standalone Books

Cover of Shy Willow
Shy Willow
Cat Min
Willow the rabbit loves her quiet mailbox home, but when a boy's special letter arrives, she must overcome her shyness t
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Little Toymaker
The Little Toymaker
Cat Min
Meet the world's little toymaker, who creates wonderful toys not for children, but for their grandparents. When an old w
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Shadow and the Ghost
The Shadow and the Ghost
Cat Min
For the child who feels a little lost or unseen, this gentle tale explores how even the most unlikely friends can find c
Ages 4–8

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
Shy Willow
The Little Toymaker
The Shadow and the Ghost
Ages 8–11
3 books
Shy Willow
The Little Toymaker
The Shadow and the Ghost

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & IdentityEmpathy & KindnessLoneliness & BelongingFear & BraveryFriendship & LoyaltyJoy & GratitudeCuriosity & WonderFriendship & Social

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