Nat the Cat and the Mysterious Thing

Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding.

In this first book in their new series from the acclaimed Jarrett Lerner, Nat the Cat and Pat the Rat have a mystery on their paws!

Nat the Cat and Pat the Rat see something strange. It is a mystery! Then they start to notice the thing is dusty. What is the dusty thing? They will have to work together to find out!

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including Nat the Cat’s next adventure, Nat the Cat and the Weepy Kitty.