This book is a story of a cat named Kinoko - "My life as a Cat". Kinoko was born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, migrated to the United States together with his owner, the author, and became an American cat-citizen. The episodes narrate his entire life ventures in both countries- Portugal and America - that included using a "human toilet". The story is adventurous, hilarious, cute, charming, tearful, humorous, moving, and the overall lovable relationship with the owner, Marie Ueda, is well expressed. The texts are ...
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This book is a story of a cat named Kinoko - "My life as a Cat". Kinoko was born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, migrated to the United States together with his owner, the author, and became an American cat-citizen. The episodes narrate his entire life ventures in both countries- Portugal and America - that included using a "human toilet". The story is adventurous, hilarious, cute, charming, tearful, humorous, moving, and the overall lovable relationship with the owner, Marie Ueda, is well expressed. The texts are illustrated by the author herself, which makes them more adorable and rather enhances the contents.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 112 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
In A Cat Who Became American, Marie Ueda offers a unique and humorous take on the classic immigrant story. Through the eyes of Kinoko, a cat born in Portugal, readers get a first-hand account of adjusting to life in a new country. Kinoko is eventually adopted by Marie and Chris, who spend the first few years of their life in Portugal. However, they all soon relocate to San Francisco, California, and it�s there that Kinoko lives the remainder of his life. Kinoko�s perspective provides a relatable lens for readers of all backgrounds to understand and sympathize with the struggles of immigration.
The author creatively tackles the subject of immigration and adjusting to life in a new country in a humorous and tongue-in-cheek manner, and I found myself chuckling throughout. In addition, I appreciated that the author gave us some of Kinoko�s background story, which allowed me to get to know his character better and to understand how much his owners love him.
Kinoko deals with many significant milestones in life, making this a relatable read. By letting us see life through the lens of a cat it makes it easier for people to understand and be sympathetic. My favorite image in the book is when Marie is chopping onions, and there is an image of Marie and Konoko crying. The author also helps readers to not take life too seriously and to try to find the positive in a challenging situation. The illustrations, done by the author herself, bring Kinoko�s journey to life and further enhance the story�s relatability. The images allow the reader to visualize Kinoko�s journey making this a relatable read.
A Cat Who Became American by Marie Ueda is a unique and amusing biography, and portrayal of a difficult situation told from the perspective of a cat. This creative book will captivate readers from the start of Kinoko�s journey till the end.
