Mobu's Diary - by Kathy Lam (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An anxious calico upends her cozy life to work in a cat cafe in this hilarious, heartwarming graphic novel debut from international sensation Kathy Lam. For fans of Pusheen and A Man and His Cat.

Meet Mobu: she's a three-year-old calico with pink toe beans and a big dream: stop being a pampered house cat and earn her own keep. Shy and easily spooked, Mobu takes a fearful leap by applying for a job at the Chat Chat Café.

In her search for freedom, Mobu learns that community helps more than self-reliance ever could. Can Mobu overcome her fears to help strangers, co-exist with other cats, and even save the day?

• International sensation Kathy Lam's English debut
• Delightfully weird and relatable cat gags
• Uplifting celebration of small wins and gradual progress
• Wholesome charm and laughs for all ages
• Bonus comics, gallery, and exclusive author interview
• Perfect for fans of Pusheen and A Man and His Cat

Pick up this charming manga and celebrate the healing power of cat companionship.

About the Author

Born in Hong Kong, Kathy Lam graduated from the Illustration Department of the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom. Her works often feature animals and are known for their bold yet intricate style. Kathy has collaborated with the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society and N.I.P DISTILLING. She enjoys using pencils and gouache for her artwork, and when not drawing, she engages in model-making or playing games. In 2023, she was a finalist for the 14th Golden Comic Awards and was selected as an exhibiting artist for the 2024 Taiwan Pavilion at the AngoulÃame International Comics Festival in France. The overseas rights of Mobu's Diary have been sold in Japanese, Korean, Thai, English, French, Italian, German, Simplified Chinese, Russian and Ukraine.