First off, many thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this book as an ARC! I greatly appreciate it!
I've been reading more graphic novels lately, but I don't think that's what this is. It's more a picture book? Which I kind of expected, but also I thought it'd be more an art book. But you know what? It was cute as hell, so I don't mind one bit! There's the barest semblance of a plot, along with some of the cutest kitties I've ever seen! Do you like cats? Then read this!
Five stars out of five for Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat!

Loved this adorable illustration book. It read more like an art book with minimal text since the story was segment. I would read this book to a child in several sittings.

Mmmmmmofusaaaaaand!!!!! I adore adore adore these precious kitties and there is so much adorable artwork in this book!!! I loved following along on the kitties’ trips and seeing their cute outfits and poses! <3
GIVE US MORE!!! I love this, it’s so cute.

Talk about cute! These adorable cats are off on a journey, and I’m so glad they decided to bring us along for the ride.

Not only was it heartwarming, but I also learned a lot about Japanese culture—okay, mostly about the food, but that counts, right? This book is the perfect match for cat lovers, with bonus points if they love to travel, too.

The illustrations? Absolutely stunning, and full color!! I couldn’t help but savor each page, taking my time to enjoy both the visuals and the fun cultural tidbits sprinkled throughout.

I definitely am sending a copy of this book to my cat-loving travel companion before our next adventure!

5/5

Review to come mid-February to blog/other places.

I received this book from the publisher/Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.



I am sorry but I just couldn't resist this one when I spotted it on Netgalley! It was just too cute, and I could remember seeing this art on social media at times and wondering where to read/get more. Well, I got it all in this one!

In this mega adorable book we are going travelling with the kitties! They have big plans to go to all sorts of places. From aquariums to theme parks to beaches to trying out yummy foods. We are following the cats as they prepare for the trip (because you can't just GO after all, you need to figure out what goes in the suitcases (especially don't forget the snacks), where to go this time) and then as we head off with the first stop being the aquarium! Where the cuties will meet dolphins, see a parade of penguins, and many other gorgeous sea life. I was impressed that none of the cats actually tried to eat any of the fish, haha, I was so expecting that. Next up we get a theme park full of fun and I wished I could just step in and have fun with the kitties. And then it is time for nature/beach trips! All of these trips didn't just look fun, they also looked super cute. Seeing the cats in all their adorableness making food, lounging and drinking drinks, trying to keep cool while it is hot, and more. We even go to hot springs (a place I would still love to go to one day). I was just constantly SQUEEING in delight and cuteness. I may even have died because of the overload of cute, haha.

Then there are two chapters which are not so much about travelling but more about local/regional specialities. In one chapter we get some adorable kitties featuring items from a specific region and in another chapter it is regional foods. I really enjoyed these two chapters, though I think I would have liked them at the end, maybe before the travel memories (in which the kitties show us the fun souvenirs they got + give us tips on what to bring). That would just have fitted a bit more for me.

The art was adorable. It was cute. It was freaking KAWAIII. OK, sometimes it was a bit weird with how most of the times the kitties are naked but then suddenly for a beach trip wear bikinis, or how some items just looked a bit off. But in overall I was squeeing the whole time I was reading it. Sometimes stopping for a bit because it was too cute.

All in all, if you love travel + if you love kitties + if you love cute, you would do well to read this book!

This is an adorable book featuring cats on a travel adventure! It showcases these charming felines in cute outfits, enjoying delicious food, and partaking in all the fun activities you’d do while on vacation.

The art is absolutely delightful, capturing the joy and whimsy of their travels perfectly. It’s a wonderful read for cat lovers or anyone who appreciates charming, lighthearted stories paired with adorable illustrations. A truly fun and heartwarming escape!

I ADORED the illustrations of the cats throughout this. The story itself was very simple. I feel this is an art book more than anything.

This book is like the reading equivalent of the most comforting, warm hug. The designs are so playful and fun, whilst having the most intricate detailing to make the cats unique and efficiently tell a story with minimal words. There's so much joy within these pages that it leaves your heart so happy. My favorite part was the regional cats section. What an absolute serotonin-filled treat this is!

Super joyful art book, great for all fans of Mofusand and cats in general! Loved looking at the cute art of the mofusand charaters dressed up and on their travels in Japan.

An adorably illustrated book following the popular cats of Mofusand as they travel through Japan! Great for fans of Mofusand and cat lovers alike, whereby it's worth noting that the illustrations truly stand in the foreground of this work.

There's really no plot to this, and that's OK. The art is just so adorable. Cute little lightly anthropomorphized cats on vacation. I love how they pack.

Recommended for cat lovers.

I had never heard of Mofusand before this book. I'm still not quite sure what it is besides cute. The artwork is absolutely adorable. I especially liked the cats wearing fish hats.

I'm unsure of who the target audience for this is. There's very little words like a children's book, but it doesn't seem to be child-level vocabulary.

Thanks to NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for an advance copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free arc in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely phenomenal! Juno’s art style is so adorable and I love how fun and cozy this little book is. I think this book would make an amazing gift for a cat lover (or anyone who likes cute art in general). Personally, my favorite illustration was one of kittens in maid outfits on roller skates. Highly recommend!

Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat is filled from the first to the last page with the most adorable illustrations of cats as they travel to different locations and enjoy different leisure activities. The illustrations are accompanied by short texts informing you about what the cats are eating or wearing, so you can actually learn a bit about Japanese culture and cuisine as well. My absolute favourite is the iwate cat, he's just too cute!

I would recommend this illustration book to any fan of Mofusand, for artists who are looking for inspiration, or for anyone in need of just something wholesome to look at. Who doesn't want a 100 pages of Mofusand cats in their life?

Thank you to NetGalley and Udon Entertainment for providing an ARC of this artbook in exchange for my honest review

Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat: Mofusand's 1st Illustration Book!
by JUNO, Mofusand

 Would you like to travel? The aquarium, the amusement park, the great outdoors, the hot springs, or all the way across Japan? Make a plan and pack your little bag!
The cute kitties of Mofusand have conquered Japan. Incredible illustrator JUNO brings the lives and travels of these cats to life in F'alling In Love with a Traveling Cat: Mofusand's 1st Illustration Book!' A cute collections of narrative illustrations and text that will be beloved by readers and cat-fanciers of all ages!
These illustrations are so adorable you can't help but smile as you turn each page. I wanted to cuddle every kitten there.
Recommended to make any blue day a little brighter.

Highly recommended published 10/01/2024
Thanks to @Netgalley and Udon Entertainment for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat - ARC Review

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

Title: Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat
Author: JUNO
Rating: 4/5 stars ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️

Do you ever see a drawing of a cat and think that cat just so fluffy and soft and squishable, well that is this book. Nonstop cute cats doing cute things. Plus lots of other cute animals that they get to interact with. These cats all look like they would be the texture and squish of a Squishmallow, its just aaaahhhh, I want one.

On a scale of anthropomorphic animals, we are sitting on the Beatrix Potter end of the spectrum, just minus the clothes most of the time.

It's just cuteness overload. No story, minimal tex, lots of cute cats. Definite pick up for the cat lovers in your life.

I only got the ARC of this book today and I have already read it. I downloaded it and got taken in by the most adorable artwork and then once I started, I could not stop. Needless to say, I loved it. The kitties are so sweet and the reader gets to experience a little bit of Japanese culture through the experiences of the kitties.

I can see this book being a huge hit with Manga fans and kitty fans who are not Manga fans, like me. It is easy to read so it would be perfect for all ages and even could be a delightful addition to the bedtime library.

Five purrs and two paws up.

OH MY GOD this book is adorable—a must-read for cat lovers, anyone who needs a dose of cuteness, and honestly, just about everyone. I was holding my jaw in disbelief at how precious it was!

the artwork is stunning chef's kiss chef's kiss everywhere!!!! and the cats are so cute, I could read more books with them and never get tired of it seriously

Oh my gosh, my heart! This book is so, so cute. I first encountered the Mofusand cats from their collaboration with Uniqlo, but after traveling to Japan recently, they seem to be everywhere now.

Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat is a fun manga about the travels of the Mofusand cats - what they pack, the different places they travel to with each cat dressed as a symbol of the different cities, and my favorite part, all the specialized, regionally local food they ate on their trip (Fukuoka ramen, yes!).

Definitely read this if you need some cuteness in your life and want to see all the amazing ways cats can be drawn - as food, as cities, as travelers.

Thank you to Udon Entertainment and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are independently my own.

Adorable illustrations of cata traveling all across Japan, with many pages of what the prefectures are known for, souvenir gifts, and popular foods with explanations for what they are. Very cute, but more educational about Japan than I was expecting. I much preferred the pages where they just traveled and did things. Overall though, very cute picture book!