My Cat is a Secret Agent, Daniel J. Mahoney
My Cat is a Secret Agent, Daniel J. Mahoney
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My Cat is a Secret Agent

Author: Daniel J. Mahoney

Narrator: Amanda Stribling

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/30/2025


Synopsis

In this laugh-out-loud audiobook that’s purr-fect for fans of Adam Rubin and James Marshall, a girl tries to convince her parents that their cat is really an undercover spy. But when things don't quite go as planned, hilarious hijinks and plenty of feline fun ensue. My Cat is a Secret Agent features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun!

Samantha knows her cat, Walter, is anything but ordinary—he’s a secret agent with the very serious codename Kitty Pants. Unfortunately, no one else appreciates Walter’s superspy-ness. Samantha’s parents think he’s nothing more than your average pet. It’s up to Walter to convince them otherwise.

Operation Kitty Pants is a go. But will this undercover feline prove his impressive espionage skills battling foes, including a butt-sniffing pup, a wild-haired kitty, and a band of mischievous mice, or will he find his missions compromised? With Samantha’s help, perhaps Walter can show that there’s a bit of secret agent in all of us.

From Daniel J. Mahoney, the author-illustrator of We Don’t Eat Our Neighbors, My Cat Is a Secret Agent is a rollicking listen for pet lovers and pet-free families alike—ideal for storytime in the classroom or at home.

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

About Daniel J. Mahoney

Daniel J. Mahoney has been writing and drawing stories since he was a kid. When he’s not creating books for young readers, he can be found riding his bike, chasing waterfalls with his hiking club, and zapping people with X-rays at the hospital where he works. He is the author and illustrator of We Don't Eat Our Neighbors and My Cat Is a Secret Agent. He grew up in Albany, New York, and currently resides on a cozy street in the country with his amazing daughter, Shay.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Erin on July 18, 2025

I listened to this audio book with my six year old granddaughter and four year old grandson and we all enjoyed it, especially the six year old. The sound effects were fun and the story was cute. Will have to purchase the paper picture book to accompany the delightful narration. Recommended. 4 stars.......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on June 30, 2025

Title: My Cat is a Secret Agent Author: Daniel J, Mahoney Format: 🎧 Narrator: Amanda Stribling Publisher: Macmillan Audio/Macmillan Young Listeners Genre: Children’s Pub Date: September 30, 2025 My Rating: 4 Stars Samantha knows her cat Walter is no ordinary car. It seems that Walter graduated from the Se......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on August 19, 2025

I would like to thank Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners and NetGalley for a free ALC of this title in exchange for an honest review. This was a sweet picture book in audio. Do I think I missed something from consuming this in only audio form? yes, of course. But I do think there is a lot of......more

Goodreads review by Katie on September 28, 2025

This is the first time I've listened to a children's book on audio but I was happily surprised! I loved hearing the purrs, meows, and light background music while the narrator read. This is a children's book I would recommend for ages 3.5 to 4 years+ and for any child in your life who adores cats an......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 02, 2025

Much like the cat we have at home, Walter is a mischievous “secret agent” that is always causing trouble. Samantha is out to convince her parents that Walter is no ordinary cat! My daughter & I enjoyed this audiobook; however, it would have been better to have seen the illustrations with a physical......more


Quotes

“Mahoney incorporates Rotten Ralph-like visual loopiness from the very first spread of this offbeat picture book . . . Mahoney balances absurdity with heart: from deadpan narration to thin-lined, retro-inflected illustrations, every element serves the delightfully skewed logic of the family’s world.” —Publisher Weekly