Mobu's Diary: Earning Your Paté Volume 1

An anxious calico upends her cozy life to work in a cat cafe in this hilarious, heartwarming graphic novel debut from international sensation Kathy Lam. For fans of Pusheen and A Man and His Cat.

Meet Mobu: she's a three-year-old calico with pink toe beans and a big dream: stop being a pampered house cat and earn her own keep. Shy and easily spooked, Mobu takes a fearful leap by applying for a job at the Chat Chat Café.

In her search for freedom, Mobu learns that community helps more than self-reliance ever could. Can Mobu overcome her fears to help strangers, co-exist with other cats, and even save the day?

• International sensation Kathy Lam's English debut
• Delightfully weird and relatable cat gags
• Uplifting celebration of small wins and gradual progress
• Wholesome charm and laughs for all ages
• Bonus comics, gallery, and exclusive author interview
• Perfect for fans of Pusheen and A Man and His Cat

Pick up this charming manga and celebrate the healing power of cat companionship.

Author: Kathy Lam
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 7.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9798881610456