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lattelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
This is an adorable book, and the second that I saw the cover I knew I had to order it through my library! It's fun, fresh, bold, everything that NYC bodegas are--keeping perfectly in tune with the heart of the book. This picture book celebrates the diversity found in NYC, from customers to bodega-owners to cats! It just goes to show how bodegas are a central part of NYC living, and a part of everyday lives of customers. Bodega Cat knows just how to cuddle up into your heart and your bookshelves!
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megatsunami's review against another edition
4.0
Love this homage to bodegas and the cats who run them!
abigailbat's review against another edition
Chip is the cat who runs his family's bodega (neighborhood grocery store). From helping with the breakfast rush to counting inventory, to making deliveries, Chip keeps things running pretty smoothly. He knows the best spots for napping, he plays with the neighborhood kids after school, and life is pretty sweet for this bodega cat. Whether they live in the city or the country, young animal lovers will love this bright, cheerful picture book that celebrates city life.
This book is delightful. Chip is a cat with real personality and swagger and I think kids will really enjoy meeting him.
This book is delightful. Chip is a cat with real personality and swagger and I think kids will really enjoy meeting him.
agudenburr's review against another edition
4.0
A very cool picture book about a cat who "helps" in their family's bodega. The family is Hispanic so there are a few Spanish words and cultural information sprinkled in the story. With the comic book style, this would make a good one-on-one story to learn about what it takes to run a small grocery store.
dereksilva's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
A fun NYC story with beautiful artwork.
erine's review against another edition
3.0
If you asked a cat what they did all day, and they responded with their daily diary of happenings, the result would be something like this book. On one hand, it is full of every day mundanity. On the other, the cat narrator is delightful and getting a peek inside the life of a bodega cat is just charming. It's a little on the wordy side, but the illustrations shine throughout.
sionnac's review
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I mean come on. It's wonderful. I miss NY. Bodega cats are the only working cats I can think of (all shop cats included, thinking of bookstore cats too).