A recipient of the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Award, Bodega Cat is an ode to New York's iconic feline friend, and the communities they call home. Bodega is a Spanish word for "grocery store," but they are so much more than that. Bodegas are often a community cornerstone, a welcoming neighborhood haven, and in New York, an emblem of the city's cultural diversity. And who knows these treasured institutions better than the cats who run them? (Or at least they think they do!) In Bodega Cat, a cat named Chip takes us through his bustling workday at the Matos family's bodega: from receiving boxes in the morning and the breakfast rush, through counting inventory and making deliveries, to dinnertime with his family, when Papi cooks up some of the best Dominican food in the borough for their friends and neighbors. There is no rest for this busy kitty...except for when it's time to chase pigeons with his brother Damian, or to take the occasional nap on the potato chip bags. A slice of city life that celebrates the people who give New York its heart.

Humans of New York meets The French Cat in this carefully cultivated, gorgeous full-color collection featuring New York’s iconic felines and the stories behind them. They inhabit New York City’s most legendary and coziest spots—the Algonquin Hotel, a whiskey distillery, Bleecker Street Records, and a host of yoga studios, bodegas, bookstores, and bike shops in between. True New Yorkers—masters of people watching—they perch on wine crates, piles of books, and a classic hotel countertop, taking in the activity around them. Depending on their mood, these cats will ignore enthusiastic admirers, offer a few delightful purrs, or occasionally even take a swipe. Some even find a mouse or two to chase. Shop Cats of New York introduces forty of New York’s favorite felines—all who have an extraordinary story to tell. Popular cat blogger Tamar Arslanian and Instagram pet photographer Andrew Marttila capture these deeply loved and well cared for animals in their city habitat and reveal how they came to reign over their urban kingdoms. A celebration of some of the city’s most revered citizens and a unique look at New York life, this enchanting illustrated volume is a must for every cat lover, and every Big Apple devotee.

Travel the world in search of unique traditions and treats, both human and feline. Join Axel and Rosie, together with their cats Otto and Gidget, on their adventures to six different countries as they savor characteristic foods and absorb fascinating cultures. Our protagonists float down the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy; dunk chunks of baguette in bubbling cheese in Verbier, Switzerland; join a Solstice ceremony in Machu Picchu, Peru; gobble up endless variations of salmon at a buffet in Hegeberg, Sweden; and participate in an 11-course fish extravaganza at a traditional inn in Nikko, Japan. Along the way they take in the sights and soak up new experiences which will change their perspectives forever. “The Culinary Adventures of a Brooklyn Bodega Cat” is a unique approach to prepare and inspire teens, and maybe a few grownups, to travel the world in a way that is understandable and fun. Teachers and librarians will find the book a perfect addition to their lessons and a great way to support students who are curious about other countries and cultures. And the recipes at the end of each chapter “cater” to all those culinary creatives who want to take these travels to the next level: right into their own kitchens!

Barry is a bodega cat, a lovable oddball searching for friendship and family in New York City. Barry and the colorful caste of characters will have children laughing and flipping the pages to see what happens next. His heartwarming journey is a gentle reminder that friends and family can come in many colors, shapes and sizes.

A children's book about diversity and inclusion through the eyes of a local New York City bodega cat.

Distillery Cats contains the whimsical tales of working cats in distilleries around the world, with charming illustrations of the beloved mousers. Distillery Cats cheekily tells the tale of the historical role of these spirited cats and their evolution from organic pest control to current brand ambassadors. James Beard Award-winning author (and noted cat enthusiast) Brad Thomas Parsons profiles 30 of the world's most adorable and lovable distillery cats, featuring "interviews," a hand-drawn portrait of each cat, plus trading card-style stat sheets with figures like "super-power" and "mice killed." Featuring 15 cocktail recipes to enjoy while you page through, Distillery Cats is a quirky but essential addition to any cat or spirits lover's bookshelf.

True Tales of the Cuddliest Coworkers Around the world, there are cats earning their keep. Some are mousers, like Princess, a black cat who works at Mill Ridge Farm's stables. Some are circus performers, like Tuna and her furry friends in The Amazing Acro-Cats. And some are even politicians, like Mayor Stubbs, an orange tabby who holds office in Talkeetna, Alaska. In Lisa Rogak's Cats on the Job, we meet these and other whiskered workers who keep their human colleagues company from 9 to 5-with the occasional break for a nap or a belly rub-and make every day at the office better.