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I love Mofusand so much.

The book is more of an art book than a graphic novel or Manga. The overarching story is that the Mofusand kitties all go on vacation. They take the Shinkansen, visit an aquarium, hot springs and the beach, they eat all the food and buy souvenirs. All illustrated in the cutest, most heartwarming way. The Mofusand cats in coconut bras and bikinis is definitely a sight to see.

I loved the illustrated highlights of every Japanese prefectures (in form of cat costumes) and the food that each prefecture is best known for. Now I want to go back to Japan and eat all the things!

This review copy was kindly provided as an ebook by Netgalley but I want to get the paper copy now!

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The illustrations are beautiful and it is such a peaceful experience to read through the stories of these cats and their adventures. When life feels overwhelming the pages of this book are a relaxing place to take a break and escape with the kittens!

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A must have book for fans of Mofusand or those who loves cute illustrations and cats.
The illustrations are so cute, it distracts me from whatever that is written about in the book. Lol.
Despite its cute illustrations, it is quite informative especially if you want to travel to Japan.

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This book is awesome for cat lovers. I had not heard of the Mofusand cats before, so I had to look them up. They are cute cats, drawn by illustrator Juno, who love to dress up as different characters and wear hats. The name apparently means 'soft and fluffy,' which describes cats perfectly. This book is full of these illustrations of the adorable cats.

In this book, the cats travel around Japan, and introduce the reader to many aspects of the culture and life in Japan. The cats take us to many sites and show us the scenery. They dress up as various foods and introduce us to these new foods. The cats have adventures and tell the reader about everything there is to learn at each place. It is so adorable. It's also a great way to get to travel Japan and see the sights.

This is one book I would recommend to anyone who loves cats. The illustrations are well done and super cute. The whimsical little cats get into each scene by dressing up for that place. Now, I want to visit Japan!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Such an apt title for this beautifully illustrated enchanting book about the Mofusand cats.

I had never heard of them before, but seeing this book on cats (whom I love), I had to ask for it and I'm so glad I did.

The story and illustrations by Juno enchanted me, holding me enthralled by their cuteness and attention to detail.

The Mofusand cats conquer Japan as they travel through the country, sampling its delights - regional cuisines, dress styles, foods, natural delights, amusement parks, theme parks, bath styles, and so much more. All of this is posted online, on their super cute Mofustagram. Yes, these denizens are internet and social media savvy.

You get a lovely, fascinating introduction to all things Japanese - be is scenery, food, specialities, dress styles. Japan is so much more than the popularly known sushi, noodles, tea rituals and the kimono. The cats reveal that. I wish they had included an excursion to a few historical monuments/sites in each prefecture on this country wide trip.

Otherwise, the book is perfect - cute, entertaining, beautifully illustrated by the very talented, creative Juno. It teaches us so much, and features the most perfect, soft, furry, squishy, adorable, feline loaves you'll ever dream of. One of mine is next to me as I write this and he sends wishes to the cats of Mofusand! Need I say more?

A cat lover's dream book, it's worth purchasing the rather expensive print copy. I only wish I could afford it.

Waiting for the next installment in the adventures of the cute Mofusand kitties. I was given an ARC to review, but am under no obligation to provide a positive review.The views expressed herein are mine alone.

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4.5 stars rounded up. This was such a delightful, cute little picture book! I loved following these adorable little cats on their big adventures across Japan. This also provided some fun cultural information about different places in Japan. If you like cute cats and fun lil adventures then this one is for you.

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I adore EVERYTHING about this book - cats, and penguins, and dolphins, and seals... and cats (again), cats on an airplane, cats on a camping trip, cats on a banana floatie, and so much more!

JUNO tenderly showcases an absolutely delightful collection that celebrates the joy of travel and companionship through the lovable character of Mofusand, the traveling cat. The soft color palettes and detailed art invite readers to feast their eyes on hundreds of cute kitten scenes, each brimming with charm and gentle storytelling.

This book is not only a visual treat but also an emotional embrace, bringing out the quiet joy and love found in Mofusand’s travels and new friendships, making it a perfect gift for cat lovers and anyone who appreciates sweet, soothing stories.

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That was so cute!!!

My son loves cats. And this book is full of cars, so he loves this book. But since this book is about cats traveling in Japan and its cities, I need to create my own story based on the illustrations so my son can enjoy the book better.

The food in this book was so mouth-watering made me so hungry and I ended up ordering Japanese food.

Japan is always on my list of countries to visit and this book made it a top priority. Hope one day soon my son and I can visit and enjoy Japan. Using cats as promotional media is definitely working for me.

Thank you to JUNO, UDON Entertainment, and NetGalley for the ARC.

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Oh to be a little cat on vacation with your friends.... Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my review.

This graphic novel was so adorable! I loved every second. The illustrations were so cute, and while there really is no plot, I enjoyed the variety of foods and activities that were presented.

Any fans of Mofusand should definitely add this to their collection.

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Rating 4.5/5
This is a cute little picture book about traveling cats and their little hats. I really enjoyed all of the illustrations - they were so adorable and even a little culturally informative! I do wish the word choice fit the cutesy vibe (I’m elder gen z so the terminology is a little bizarre for me to read in books), but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Thank you to NetGalley and the publish for this ARC!

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This is the cutest book I've ever seen! I'm absolutely obsessed with the illustrated cats. I want them. The story is simple and cute. I want wall prints of these cats! Especially the Uni cat!

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Also zu dem Illustrationsbuch kann man nicht viel sagen.. außer dass es mega cute gezeichnet und gemacht ist! Man verreist zusammen mit vielen süßen Katzen und lernt dadurch ein paar Dinge japanischer Regionen kennen (zb deren Wahrzeichen oder Essen). Sehr schön illustriert alles.

Und mehr kann ich dazu auch nicht sagen, weil man's einfach selbst sehen muss 😄

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This little book of cats is absolutely adorable, literally every single page made me go, “awwwww!” It was such a charming collection of kitties on vacation, eating food, dressed as tourists, and adventuring around Japan. My favorite was finding the prefecture my family is from, it was a wonderful book!

Thank you Juno, Udon Entertainment, and NetGalley for this beautiful ARC, I love it so much!

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I got this book courtesy of NetGalley and I am so glad I requested it because it's the cutest thing.

I need to say that there is room for improvement, work can be done on the details, and I was bothered by the picture of the cats wearing bras and bikini bottoms on the beach. Why would you put a bra on a cat? Sorry if that's spoilery, but I feel my short presentation of the book will include the idea that the cats go to the beach, among other places.

Because the book shows a group of cats travelling to different places - and includes a chapter that pinpoints foods and landmarks that are representative of all regions of Japan.

The cats themselves look like those on the cover. They're very cute. Any cat lover will go, 'Awww...'
Lovely.

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The artwork of adorable cats makes this such a fun read. It is also a great way to learn about Japan cultural: foods, festivals, locations. The kitties help readers learn. Readers of any age would enjoy this book. It was a bit difficult to read on my phone because the pictures were small; better to read on a tablet or print version. Very enjoyable!

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

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In cute, whimsical illustrations, we joined a few cats on their adventures to Japan.

The art was absolutely adorable, I got so much joy out of these tiny creatures. 10/10 would recommend this for any cat lover. I had so much fun and my only complaint is that there wasn't more of it.

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This is hands down the most adorable and useful book I have every seen! Yes, it is childish BUT it actually has some fun tips for travel in here. It even references real places/things/food to try in Japan. It was so fun seeing places I have been and food I like. There were also some I didn’t recognize and now I want to go back to Japan to experience those too!
I am a huge mofusand fan in general so this book is extra special and fun for me, but I think anyone will enjoy looking at this! I seriously think I will need a physical copy of this because all the drawings are too cute.

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This was so frickin cute, I actually ordered a physical copy!
The illustrations are beautiful and such a delight to loook at. It's for everyone who loves cats and makes a great gift.

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Thanks so much to NetGalley for the free Kindle book. My review is voluntarily given, and my opinions are my own.

As much as I loved this book, my cat did not like it at all. I was telling him all the lovely outfits and hats I saw the cats wearing in it that I saw that I could get for him, and he was not amused at all. Plus, I think he may be a tad hangry, but that's good! At least the medicine is working, and he is finally eating again :)

Seriously, any cat lover will absolutely adore this book! Too bad I don't know how to crochet, or I would make all of those different outfits to dress my cat up in, like I see tons of people doing online (and I know those cats love so much lol). This is a great book and definitely would recommend it!

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The cutest illustration book I've ever read? This was the epitome of adorable.
I recognized every blind box figure, every social media icon. I loved getting to see the sketch-like illustrations and the magnificent colors used. It was pure perfection. Mofusand is one of my all time favorite characters and this was a TREAT!

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