Release Date: 17th July 2026
The eighth release by Lullabies by Lamplight plays with a ball of wool and enjoys a saucer of milk, before it curls up to enjoy gentle feline lullabies.
“Sleepy little whiskers
Softly sway
Moonbeams on the pillow
Silver-grey
Curled by the fire
Warm and deep
Close your eyes my kitten
Fall asleep”
Gentle acoustic guitar chords and delicate flute melodies combine to give these lullabies the softest, fluffiest tone.
1. A Saucer of Milk
2. Look What the Cat Dragged In
3. Mittens the Kitten
4. Meowing at Midnight
5. Catnip! Catnip!
6. The Kitten in a Teacup
7. Le Matagot
8. Katherine Grey’s Familiars
9. Scaredy Cat
10. Stretched Out in the Sun
11. Music for Sleepy Kittens
12. Sleepy Little Whiskers
Why Kittens?
Why did we decide upon a feline theme for this collection of lullabies?
Kittens make a natural subject for lullabies because they evoke softness, warmth, vulnerability, and comfort. Their small size, gentle movements, purring, and tendency to curl up and sleep all fit the quiet, soothing mood of bedtime. A kitten can also become a reassuring companion figure—something young children can imagine cuddling, caring for, or settling down to sleep beside.
Cats are especially popular in children’s media because they are familiar, expressive, and easy to anthropomorphise. Their distinctive faces, ears, tails, and playful behaviour give illustrators and storytellers lots of visual and narrative possibilities, while their independence and curiosity make them appealing characters. Kittens, in particular, combine the recognisable qualities of cats with the heightened cuteness associated with baby animals.
At bedtime, kittens also lend themselves to simple, reassuring stories about everyday rituals: playing, exploring, getting tired, finding a cosy place, and falling asleep. They can provide gentle repetition and predictable endings, which help create a sense of security at bedtime. More broadly, cats occupy a sweet spot between the familiar and the slightly mysterious, making them engaging enough to hold a child’s attention without necessarily creating the excitement or danger that might make it harder to settle down.