Cat Loaf Adventures Vol. 1

Cat Loaf Adventures #1

by kat.ariyn

Genres: Graphic Novels, Middle Grade

160 pages, Paperback

Published August 4, 2026

Reviews

[D.T. Henderson]

First, this is a really cute book, but the stories are too long-winded for me.

If you don't like puns and baby talk, turn away now. But if you enjoy a good pun or two and some wordplay, almost every single page contains at least 1 pun. At one point, there's even a pun contest.

Cat Loaf’s dumbness or naivety is a gag that can overstay its welcome. It did for me, but the silliness of that might appeal to other readers.

On a positive note, my favorite story involved the raspberry mousse. It was so sweet and tender to me, so it stood out from the barrage of silly puns.

I liked reading this, but I don't see myself reading a book two as of now.

[Emily]

dnf. i got the gist

[Our Weekend Is Booked]

Cat Loaf Adventures is a delightful graphic novel by kat.ariyan that follows a cat-shaped bread loaf and its friends, Rye Loaf and Tabby Loaf. There are multiple short stories told within the book, and each one is more creative and entertaining than the last. I especially loved the storyline where Cat Loaf becomes friends with one of the mousse mice living in the bakery. Rosie the mousse mouse dreams of illustrating her own stamps, and with plenty of encouragement from Cat Loaf, she sets out to make her dream come true.

What I Liked: This is easily one of the most original graphic novel concepts I have come across. A loaf of bread shaped like a cat sounds incredibly weird (and it is), but it totally works, and that is exactly what makes this book so much fun. Even though my ARC of Cat Loaf Adventures only featured a few pages in color, it's clear that the bright, pastel illustrations are absolutely adorable and elevate the story. Plus, the book is packed with genuinely funny bread puns that will make readers of all ages chuckle.

Cat Loaf Adventures is a unique and humorous graphic novel that young readers will enjoy.

This review first appeared on YA Books Central and can be found here: https://yabookscentral.com/cat-loaf-a...

[YSBR]

I loved everything about this cute comic collection, filled with pastry puns and lovable characters. It follows the adventures of a cat-shaped loaf of bread—aptly named Cat Loaf—along with fellow bakery pals like Rye Loaf and Tabby Loaf, and the new friends Cat Loaf meets along the way, such as Potato, the cat baguette. Each comic offers a different glimpse into the airheaded character’s day-to-day life, including encounters with the hilariously not-so-evil “evil” cinnabuns, who just want to watch their (literal) soap operas on the “tellyvision,” or with “hoomans” eager to take photos of them. The characters learn how to make new friends and break stereotypes. For example, Cat Loaf changes the opinions of the mousse mice who live under the store after helping Rosie, the raspberry mousse mouse, follow her dreams of illustrating stamps. Readers will enjoy the well-illustrated stories paired with humorous writing and will likely learn some positive social skills along the way. Link to complete review: https://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2...

[Ms. Yingling]

ARC provided by the publisher

I can see this being popular with younger readers who enjoy other graphic novels like Cody and Mercado's Cat Ninja, Okorafor and Ford's Space Cat, Brockington's Catstronauts, or comic collections like Dunn's Elvis Puffs Out or Schade and Buller's Scarlett: Star on the Run.

This is fairly text heavy, so I would take a look at this before purchasing for an elementary library.

[Ali Ives]

Cat Loaf Adventures is a fun, silly jaunt, chock full of puns and cuteness. I think a lot of kids are gonna really enjoy this one. And though the premise and humour aims it generally toward a younger reader, there are a good number of jokes that adults will appreciate, too, making it feel like an all-ages read. As long as you like pastry, cats, and - I cannot stress this enough - puns.
So many puns.

[Amanda Shepard (Between-the-Shelves)]

What a delightfully silly book! I do think it's maybe a little on the wordy side for a younger audience, but it's still a fun ride. Loved all of the puns included throughout, and excited to see more, honestly!

[Steph]

Quirky weirdness. I’m sure many middle grade readers will love this. :-)

[Engel Dreizehn]

Arc Copy...cute.

[Andrew]

A cute, punny new comic series that will delight lovers of baked goods, cute critters, and humorous hijinks!

[Kayla]

Cat Loaf is tedious but I would, and I do not say this lightly, die for Rye Loaf and Potato the Baguette Cat.

[Elesha Groves]

Why! Is this most funniest thing ever and the most cutest thing ever 😂(Chase)7 years old

[Emmett Spain]

My 9 yo loved this. “20 stars”. It was a lot of fun to read.

[Jess M]

The puns were punning in this

[Mercedes]

3.3/5

A silly, goofy read.