Bodega Cats: Pawsome Pals

by Hilda Eunice Burgos Narrated by Ana Osorio, André Santana

Overview

In the Heights meets Front Desk in this heartwarming and funny story about an injured boy and his newly-adopted three-legged cat.

Baseball means everything to Gregory. Not just because it feels like he's flying when he hits a homerun, but also since it reminds him of summers spent playing with his cousin in the Dominican Republic. But when his accident benches him for the season, he's doomed to sitting around his parents' bodega all day long.

For street cat Amber, who was born with a missing leg and left on the street as a kitten, life has always been about staying away from danger, keeping her belly full, and finding joy in the little things. But when she spots a human boy whose leg is broken, she remembers what it's like to need help when you feel lost and alone. How far will these two go to make a friend when they need one most?

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Bodega Cats: Just Kitten Around

"A meow-velous tale laced with meditations on family and identity." —Kirkus

Praise for Bodega Cats: Picture Purrfect

A Bank St. Center for Children's Literature Best Book of 2025

A 2025 CBC Children’s Favorites Winner

A 2025 CBC Librarian Favorites Winner

An Amazon Best Children's Book of 2024

A 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List Pick

A Publishers Weekly Best of Summer 2024 Read

A 2026 Oklahoma Library Association Sequoyah Masterlist Nominee

"[A] lively portrayal of the many forms that bravery, kindness, and connection can take." —Publishers Weekly

"A series opener perfect for young fans of comics, cats, and cities." —Shelf Awareness

"Paw-sitively charming." —Kirkus

"A warm tale that embraces, sings, purrs and never lets go! Bodega Cats reminds us home is wherever a friend can be found!" —Julian Randall, author of Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa

"A warm hug of a book. Readers will fall in love with Miguel and Lolo." —Nina Moreno, author of the Maggie Diaz series

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191930862
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	07/22/2025
Series:	Bodega Cats , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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