Mobu's Diary : Earning Your Pate Volume 1 - Cindy Ko

Mobu's Diary : Earning Your Pate Volume 1 - Cindy Ko

Cindy Ko

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Published 22 October 2026

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  • Pages · 160 pages
  • Publication Date · 22/10/2026
  • Genre · Humour collections & anthologies
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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 Caf�. 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 debutDelightfully weird and relatable cat gagsUplifting celebration of small wins and gradual progressWholesome charm and laughs for all agesBonus comics, gallery, and exclusive author interviewPerfect for fans of Pusheen and A Man and His CatPick up this charming manga and celebrate the healing power of cat companionship.

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