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Cat's Cafe is such cute book, it's so wholesome and pure. The illustrations are just so cute and on point. I honestly have no words to describe this amazing book. I totally recommend it to everyone. Rating: 4/5 stars.

This combines two things I could never live without, coffee and cats. I started reading the daily Cat's Cafe comics after a friend posted one on Facebook. I was so excited to see it come out as a nice book all put together in one place. Cat's Cafe is not only funny it's pretty uplifting at times as well. The comics are relatable and often reflect things that impact us in real life.
It's very hard to decide upon one favorite character. Cat is understanding and seems to be able to see what everyone needs. Rabbit has so much hidden strength, we start off with Rabbit being so unsure and shy and as the comic progresses we see so much growth and a confidence boost.. Kiwi proves that you should never underestimate anyone, sometimes it the cutest ones you need to watch. Axel teaches not to judge. I think Penguin is just me in another form, so much energy once you add coffee. I always say coffee gives me super powers. No matter who you are, you can find at least one character like yourself. It mirrors the world and shows that everyone is a bit different and that's okay.
I'm giving this a 5/5 Star review but as Armadillo says "It's at least a six or seven out of five."

This was so wholesome and cute, and I kept smiling throughout reading it.
It's a reassuring book for anxiety and depression and feeling you're alone or not good enough, despite it's cutesy style, it helps make them all go away. Through the cat cafe owned by Cat and the help of Rabbit, they meet different animals, each one of them deals with a different type of anxiety and we see how they deal with it in these interconnected comic strips.
I'm thankful for netgalley for the digital arc, and I'd definitely read it again if I needed a pick-me-up!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
Cat's Cafe is a cute book with very adorable pictures. Each comic shows that meaningful friendships are so priceless. This is a great little book that promises to cheer the reader up.

I think this is a super-friendly comic book for children of all age groups; especially, beginners who are first starting to learn how to read. The story does a great job of hitting on some pretty difficult topics; such as depression, the feeling of loneliness, and the importance of true friendship. Throughout the book, the reader is introduced to Cat, a coffee shop owner. Cat takes a lot of pride in providing top-notch service for all the guests who look at the coffee shop as a safe haven and as the epicenter for the growth of new budding friendships. Cat hires the first employee, Rabbit, who really looks up to Cat as a mentor.
The book is broken up with many activities along the way, which not only stimulates the mind but makes things more fun and interesting for young readers. The creativity and artistic flow of the illustrations add to the overall experience and enjoyment of the story.

A compilation of the popular web comic where the Cat's Cafe is a safe space with sweet affirmations. I had never read any of the comics before reading this compilation. Definitely not uproariously funny, but plenty of the cartoons have positive messages presented in a colorful way with a cast of regular characters (cats, dinosaur and penguin among others) who inhabit (visit) the cafe. I imagine this would be well used with elementary school children to discuss the messages. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This comic was absolutely what I needed right now. It was so sweet and wholesome and just absolutely fantastic. I had never heard of the webcomic before picking up this book, but now I want to share it with the world and buy the book for everyone.
Each character brought something special to the story. They were adorable, and funny and oh so relatable. I found myself connecting with many of the characters depending on the storyline. The comic ranged from being sweet and innocent, with scenes about taking cute Instagram pics of your coffee - to more serious topics like anxiety and depression. I'm having difficulty articulating just how much I resonated with and loved this comic. It was just perfect.

This book is very cute. this book looks at some mental illnesses in a positive light. centered around rabbit's coffee shop. it shows positive ways of supporting someone with mental illness in a light hearted way.

The illustrations are so adorable and cute. I can see kids being instantly drawn to this book! But I feel like the story is kind of choppy. It is very cute, but the content is lacking.

You are getting exactly what you think you are getting with this little book: an utterly adorable, sweet read for everyone, especially those who are fans of <I>Animal Crossing</I> and <I>Winnie the Pooh</i>.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
Cat’s Cafe surpassed my expectations! I abosuelty loved this entire book and the positive messages it contained. Especially with the state of the world right now and the increased anxiety people may be feeling due to Covid-19, this is exactly what we need! There were so many different pages where I related to the characters and shared relatable parts with my friends. I appreciated Matt Tarpley’s discussion of difficult topics in a quick and easily digestible manner such as how self-talk can change how we think about ourselves. I will definitely be going out to purchase a copy of Cat’s Cafe when it comes out and I can’t wait to see what Matt Tarpley does next!

This is utterly precious!! Each of the animals have thighs going on that sometimes make getting through the day harder, but they’ve got support from one another and are making steps to handle anxiety, depression, and self depreciating thoughts. This is so cute and the art is adorable, plus the way it handles different mental illness and coping strategies was so gentle to read.

4,5 stars!
So so pure and wholesome! I’ve been a fan of the webcomic for quite some time now and when I saw there is going to be a physical copy available, I rejoiced.
Cat’s Cafe is such a feel-good comic that will put a smile on your face when you’re feeling down. I loved following the adventures of all the animals, especially how Cat interacts with all their friends. The comic also touches on serious topics such as anxiety and insecurity, and I found that very well-handled.
I loved this comic and will definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a pick-me-up!

I don't think I am the targeted audience for this...but I did appreciate the mental health issues this comic touched on.

I love love LOVE! this book!!! I thought it was thoughtful, cute, and up-lifting. It has a lot of great lessons without being preachy and reminded me of what the important things are in life. It talks about dealing with mental health issues and being there for friends and relying on friends is such an important part of life. It also talks about the importance of communication and expressing emotions. The artwork was adorable and the jokes were relatable. Besides being thoughtful about life it was also funny in way that I kept saying to myself "that's me!" or "there's my best friend" because it deals with real life.

Maybe a 4.5
eARC provided by Netgalley as well as read some of the comics online at the wbesite.
This was so wholesome. My main complaint was the messages could definitely come off as a little trite and cliche, but I liked how people's struggles were shown in different ways, how some of the characters struggled throughout the whole book to come to any sort of resolution or change. Some didn't at all, and some battled with stuff every day with setbacks and victories.
It's a cute story, and definitely a great pick-me-up if you're feeling down or bored. There were little stories included just for fun that showed characters being goofy and friendly. A few interactive sections were included as well, which really brings the book's messages much more personal if you draw in the little cartoons and write in the specific spots.
As a whole, I highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for the ARC provided
This comic was absolutely adorable and cute 😍. I never thought with this simple and cute illustrations it was also deliver an important messages such as friendship, confidence, advices, positive vibes through each characters.
Cat’s Cafe is a coffee shop where everybody who visited that place has their own story. Penguin who likes coffee for daily basis and treat it as a superenergy for him, Rabbit who work there but troubled with its confidence, Snake who has no friends and a lot more. And of course Cat, the owner and the role model for Rabbit cause Cat’s characters teach us that is alright if we do some mistakes in our life, its alright to cry too, and get ready for a new day and new challenge each day of our live.
Real life issue that being written and ilustrated in here is what every day life issue for everyone, I fall in love with Penguin instantly cause of the addiction of the coffee, Rabbit was my early teenager issues with lack of confidence, easily to cry but refused to giving up. Believe me, this book will bring your smile in your face again, realized that everyday is a challenge but also fun, no one’s life is perfect.
Coffee and good friends, this is what Cat’s cafe delivers from this book. I wish I can find this coffee shop around me and able to meet positive people anytime I like

This book took me by surprise. I was expecting something cute and heartwarming - which this book very much is - but this book also has a great message about lifting those around us up and is full of positive messages.
There is some most representation for mental health issues throughout this book as well as having representation for the Deaf community through Fox. Mental health is treated sensitively and no character is ostracised for their struggles. The uplifting words of characters as they help their friends jumps out the page to support the reader with any struggles that they might be having.
Well worth a read.

Not bad cartooning but I'm just not the target audience (ie. a grown-up with more than a double digit IQ). Way too cutesy, unfunny and just plain boring. Fine for the kiddles but that's it.

This is a very cute comic collection and I really had a great time reading through it. The art style is simple and cute with great colors. I absolutely loved all the different animal characters, specifically Axel the Axolotl!
Although it's very cute and fun it does have overtones of more serious topics like depression.
I can't wait to get a physical copy for my library. And also share it with friends and family
Thanks to net galley and publisher's for the opportunity to read and review this book!