Bodega Cats: Picture Purrfect [Hardcover]

Book 1 in the Bodega Cats series, this heartwarming and funny illustrated story follows the friendship between a bodega owner's kid and his newly-adopted furry friend, with a focus on family and community.

Miguel Rosado wants nothing more than to see and draw the world& or, at least anywhere beyond the four walls of his familys bodega in Washington Heights. Too bad his mami and papi have him working long hours after school, hoping hell appreciate the sacrifices theyve made to keep the store afloat. For street-savvy and newly-adopted cat Lolo, that sounds just perfect if it means hes far, far away from the hungry, lonely nights he once spent in the freezing cold outdoors.

But when Miguel ditches his responsibilities and lies to his parents about joining art club, his dream of juggling it all comes crashing down. Lolo will have to decide if he's willing to be there for his new friend Miguel through anythingeven venturing back into the frightful outdoors and busy New York City sidewalks. Can they trust each other enough to take on this adventure together?

Other Books in the Bodega Cats series:
Bodega Cats: Just Kitten Around
Bodega Cats: Pawsome Pals

Hilda Eunice Burgoswas born and raised in Washington Heights, New York City. The first time Hilda read a bookback when she was a student at P.S. 132she knew she wanted to be a writer. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, Hilda headed to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania and later Harvard Law School for her law degree. She and her husband have two grown children and an adorable dog named Bear. She is the author ofAna Mar?a Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle,The Cot in the Living Room, andMiosotis Flores Never Forgets.

Siara Faisonis a bookseller turned illustrator from all over California. If shes not drawing, you can find her binging movies with her husband, sister, anló