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Cat & Cat Adventures #1
The Quest for Snacks
Cats, magical portals, and snacks, oh my!
One day when their human leaves for work, Squash and Ginny find themselves in the most unfortunate predicament: without snacks. With a little help from a magical portal, the two cats embark on a quest to find ingredients for a potion that will produce unlimited goodies.
At first, their mission doesn't seem so tough. It takes them on a boat race across Mewmaid Ocean and a hot air balloon ride over Mount Lava. But when the cats reach the Enchanted Rain Forest to gather enchanted rainwater, the last item on their list, their mission runs dry. . . It turns out it hasn't rained in the Enchanted Rain Forest in weeks! What a cat-astrophe !
Can Squash and Ginny get to the bottom of what's causing this dry spell and secure the final ingredient they need? Or have Squash and Ginny taken their last bite . . . for good?
One day when their human leaves for work, Squash and Ginny find themselves in the most unfortunate predicament: without snacks. With a little help from a magical portal, the two cats embark on a quest to find ingredients for a potion that will produce unlimited goodies.
At first, their mission doesn't seem so tough. It takes them on a boat race across Mewmaid Ocean and a hot air balloon ride over Mount Lava. But when the cats reach the Enchanted Rain Forest to gather enchanted rainwater, the last item on their list, their mission runs dry. . . It turns out it hasn't rained in the Enchanted Rain Forest in weeks! What a cat-astrophe !
Can Squash and Ginny get to the bottom of what's causing this dry spell and secure the final ingredient they need? Or have Squash and Ginny taken their last bite . . . for good?
96 pages, Hardcover
Published September 7, 2021
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About the author
Susie Yi
18 books73 followersAuthor-illustrator of graphic novels.
Based in Orange County, California, I’m often in an oversized sweater drawing, writing, and enjoying some video games.
I received my BA in molecular & cellular biology from Harvard University and a MS in computer science from the University of Chicago. For many years, I worked in healthcare and then tech, before serendipity and passion took me along for a creative pivot.
Because of my experience in different industries and experiences, I’ve been able to see many perspectives. In my storytelling, I love to combine my personal memories along with diverse life experiences and thoughtful messages for both kids and adults alike.
Based in Orange County, California, I’m often in an oversized sweater drawing, writing, and enjoying some video games.
I received my BA in molecular & cellular biology from Harvard University and a MS in computer science from the University of Chicago. For many years, I worked in healthcare and then tech, before serendipity and passion took me along for a creative pivot.
Because of my experience in different industries and experiences, I’ve been able to see many perspectives. In my storytelling, I love to combine my personal memories along with diverse life experiences and thoughtful messages for both kids and adults alike.
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February 14, 2023
This was super cute! I read this with my 6-year-old and we both absolutely loved little Ginny and Squash. I think Kumi was my favorite part, though, and I hope we see them again later in the series. Most of all, the art was lovely!
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October 13, 2021
This sweet fantasy starring two kitties who are on an adventure through a magical world is ridiculously cute. It’s entertaining for both kids and adults, and there’s some nice modelling of friends being supportive of each other and putting their heads together to solve a problem.
December 4, 2024
Very cute and imaginative. The story has positive messaging, such as generosity and caring for others/the environment.
July 19, 2022
I needed this book today!!
M is for Monday and it is also for Migraine. And today was a Monday with a capitol "M"...and the second M-word was threatening if I didn't immediately do something to chill out. That's when this book crossed my path. And it was so unbelievably cute and happy and 100% feel-good that I felt my stress start to melt away as I read. And now I feel...pretty OK. Yes, this story was that surprisingly and impossibly cute. And I only feel it right to say: Trigger Warning for Warm Fuzzies
The premise is Two Magical Cats, Squash and Ginny, are on a quest for the ingredients they need to brew a potion that will grant them unlimited snacks. What have two Magical Cats been getting up to in order to have such a case of the munchies that they require unlimited snacks? Likely they partook in some Magical Catnip (I know my kitty Gizmo always has to EAT afterward), but this is a children's book, so that part was likely edited out. Perhaps not, though...some kitties are just champion eaters...like my other cat, Lilo, who needs no outside encouragement to go on a Nom-nom spree. But anyway, Squash and Ginny fall through a Magical Portal, make new friends at every turn, and collect the first two ingredients by using their wit and charm and adorableness. The third ingredient proves a challenge, but they find a way...and end up saving the day for a whole tribe of Bun-Fairies. In the end, the cats get their magic potion and also receive help getting home where they can enjoy their snacks in the comfort of their secret lair. But not before throwing a Snack Party for all their new friends.
I'm excited for the sequel, which I believe involves a magic potion to brew unlimited drinks...which is the only thing one can pair with unlimited snacks. Aside from more catnip, that is. But again, this IS a kids' book.
M is for Monday and it is also for Migraine. And today was a Monday with a capitol "M"...and the second M-word was threatening if I didn't immediately do something to chill out. That's when this book crossed my path. And it was so unbelievably cute and happy and 100% feel-good that I felt my stress start to melt away as I read. And now I feel...pretty OK. Yes, this story was that surprisingly and impossibly cute. And I only feel it right to say: Trigger Warning for Warm Fuzzies
The premise is Two Magical Cats, Squash and Ginny, are on a quest for the ingredients they need to brew a potion that will grant them unlimited snacks. What have two Magical Cats been getting up to in order to have such a case of the munchies that they require unlimited snacks? Likely they partook in some Magical Catnip (I know my kitty Gizmo always has to EAT afterward), but this is a children's book, so that part was likely edited out. Perhaps not, though...some kitties are just champion eaters...like my other cat, Lilo, who needs no outside encouragement to go on a Nom-nom spree. But anyway, Squash and Ginny fall through a Magical Portal, make new friends at every turn, and collect the first two ingredients by using their wit and charm and adorableness. The third ingredient proves a challenge, but they find a way...and end up saving the day for a whole tribe of Bun-Fairies. In the end, the cats get their magic potion and also receive help getting home where they can enjoy their snacks in the comfort of their secret lair. But not before throwing a Snack Party for all their new friends.
I'm excited for the sequel, which I believe involves a magic potion to brew unlimited drinks...which is the only thing one can pair with unlimited snacks. Aside from more catnip, that is. But again, this IS a kids' book.
September 19, 2021
Lovely and wholesome, like everything Susie Yi does
February 23, 2022
One of my books of the year!
Kitties, bunny fairies, cats who are mermaids. As well as love, friendship, magic and of course snacks.
Super super KAWAII! 🥰
Kitties, bunny fairies, cats who are mermaids. As well as love, friendship, magic and of course snacks.
Super super KAWAII! 🥰
January 28, 2023
7 yr old review: "It gives the reader a surprised emotion and an emotion that's like, 'are they gonna make it or not!?'"
November 10, 2021
The cutest book I've read lately. I love how these cat's 🐈 🐈⬛ house has a big bookshelf, how dedicated they're to complete their quest in searching for the ingredients to create potions that can make snacks. They went to the Mewmaid beach 🏝 and met a Catfish 🧜♀️ , met Magma Dog 🐶 at the volcano 🌋 , and Bun-faries 🐰 in the Enchanted Rain Forest 🌳. @biblio_son enjoyed this book immensely & looking forward to read the 2nd book in the series. 5⭐️! stay tune for his reviews on reels.
December 23, 2021
Ginny & Squash, two adorable cat friends, go on a quest to find the ingredients for a potion that will promise them never ending snacks!
Very cute, but extremely simple. Perfect for young readers/graphic novel fans.
Very cute, but extremely simple. Perfect for young readers/graphic novel fans.
November 27, 2023
As a parent, you search and search for that book that will spark a love of reading in your kid, and this series HOOKED my first grader. He devoured them, read them cover to cover, and wanted to read it out loud with me again.
April 23, 2024
Mae picked this one at the library and (unsurprisingly) she liked it more than I did. The art was cute and the story wasn't annoying. The characters were driven by the desire for snacks, but made a hard, kind decision at the end that actually worked out really well for them. :)
Rating: G
Rating: G
September 22, 2021
Absolutely adorable and perfect for kids.
November 3, 2021
I'm pretty sure my children are going to love the silly adventures of these snack-loving cats.
December 5, 2021
Cute, wholesome, and magical✨
June 28, 2025
For ages 6 to 10, Cat & Cat Adventures is a magical, friend-filled adventure with plenty of action and adorable critters! This graphic novel series is exactly the type of book I would've loved as a child—every chapter features fun new magical creatures: catfish, lava dogs, bun-fairies, and mystical spirits. Who can resist adorable magical critters?
Our story begins with cats Squash and Ginny sneaking into the cupboard when their human leaves for work. They gorge on snacks in a secret kitty hideaway until all the snacks are gone. Luckily, Squash has a magic wand and potion maker they can use to create an unlimited snack potion. They'll need three magical ingredients to create the potion. Unfortunately, Ginny gets a bit too eager and breaks the wand, sending both cats through a portal to Mewmaid Ocean. Of course, the unexpected journey breaks their magic wand. Thus begins a three-part journey through a mystical land to gather ingredients and find their way back home.
On their quest for the ingredients, Squash and Ginny race a catfish (a cat mermaid, not a real-life whiskery fish), help a lava dog find his way home, solve a volcano spirit's riddle, and take a hot air balloon to a dying rainforest.
At the rainforest, the pattern of the story breaks. Squash and Ginny meet the queen of the bun-fairies, Lotus, who tells them she can't give them the magical rain from the rainforest because the forest is in a drought. The rainforest spirit is sick and stuck at the top of a mountain. The bun-fairies can't fly up due to strong winds, but Squash and Ginny offer to make the climb. First, however, Lotus needs to finish creating a medicine for the rainforest spirit. The last two ingredients? The exact items that Squash and Ginny worked so hard to get at the beginning of their journey.
Squash and Ginny discuss whether or not to help, as well as reflect on their adventures. Perhaps everything didn't go to plan... but they did have fun and make a lot of new friends. Finally, they decide to give their hard-won ingredients to Lotus. With the medicine complete, the cats make the harrowing climb to rescue the rainforest spirit.
The medicine works and the rainforest spirit is healed! To thank the cats, Lotus gives Squash and Ginny an unlimited snack potion and a new wand, all made possible by the rainforest's recovery. Our heroes ask for one more thing... a snack party! All the critters from the adventure are invited.
I loved this first installment of Cat & Cat Adventures. The main characters, Squash and Ginny, are charming protagonists with room for growth — Squash is a planner who doesn't like unexpected obstacles; Ginny is impatient and charges forward without thinking. By the end of the book, they both apologize to each other, giving them a chance to realize their differences are what make them a good team.
The adventure features fun activities and real stakes. Kids will love meeting the different magical creatures, as well as cheering on the characters. The entire quest being in pursuit of snacks is adorable and lightens the tone of a story that contains real challenges and obstacles. Squash and Ginny develop over the course of the story and their growth is rewarded. Of course, the ending leaves room for a sequel, which I will be happy to pick up next!
Our story begins with cats Squash and Ginny sneaking into the cupboard when their human leaves for work. They gorge on snacks in a secret kitty hideaway until all the snacks are gone. Luckily, Squash has a magic wand and potion maker they can use to create an unlimited snack potion. They'll need three magical ingredients to create the potion. Unfortunately, Ginny gets a bit too eager and breaks the wand, sending both cats through a portal to Mewmaid Ocean. Of course, the unexpected journey breaks their magic wand. Thus begins a three-part journey through a mystical land to gather ingredients and find their way back home.
On their quest for the ingredients, Squash and Ginny race a catfish (a cat mermaid, not a real-life whiskery fish), help a lava dog find his way home, solve a volcano spirit's riddle, and take a hot air balloon to a dying rainforest.
At the rainforest, the pattern of the story breaks. Squash and Ginny meet the queen of the bun-fairies, Lotus, who tells them she can't give them the magical rain from the rainforest because the forest is in a drought. The rainforest spirit is sick and stuck at the top of a mountain. The bun-fairies can't fly up due to strong winds, but Squash and Ginny offer to make the climb. First, however, Lotus needs to finish creating a medicine for the rainforest spirit. The last two ingredients? The exact items that Squash and Ginny worked so hard to get at the beginning of their journey.
Squash and Ginny discuss whether or not to help, as well as reflect on their adventures. Perhaps everything didn't go to plan... but they did have fun and make a lot of new friends. Finally, they decide to give their hard-won ingredients to Lotus. With the medicine complete, the cats make the harrowing climb to rescue the rainforest spirit.
The medicine works and the rainforest spirit is healed! To thank the cats, Lotus gives Squash and Ginny an unlimited snack potion and a new wand, all made possible by the rainforest's recovery. Our heroes ask for one more thing... a snack party! All the critters from the adventure are invited.
I loved this first installment of Cat & Cat Adventures. The main characters, Squash and Ginny, are charming protagonists with room for growth — Squash is a planner who doesn't like unexpected obstacles; Ginny is impatient and charges forward without thinking. By the end of the book, they both apologize to each other, giving them a chance to realize their differences are what make them a good team.
The adventure features fun activities and real stakes. Kids will love meeting the different magical creatures, as well as cheering on the characters. The entire quest being in pursuit of snacks is adorable and lightens the tone of a story that contains real challenges and obstacles. Squash and Ginny develop over the course of the story and their growth is rewarded. Of course, the ending leaves room for a sequel, which I will be happy to pick up next!
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February 21, 2023
*An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Receiving this copy in no way influenced my opinion of this title*
Cat and Cat: The Quest for Snacks follows two kitties, Squash and Ginny, as they adventure to refill their snack hordes. But alas, chaos ensues, and they end up on an magical journey to find their way back home. Along the way they meet a cast of characters that help them on their journey, just as Squash and Ginny help them back. Eventually they make it back home with the potion of endless snacks in tow.
Overall, I thought it was a cute adventure book for a young reader. Short chapters with happy endings. I can see lots more coming from this series and these kitties. It was light hearted fun with very low stakes, it was never a question of if these cats would get back home eventually or not. Honestly it just felt like it was missing something, it was almost too simple.
Cat and Cat: The Quest for Snacks follows two kitties, Squash and Ginny, as they adventure to refill their snack hordes. But alas, chaos ensues, and they end up on an magical journey to find their way back home. Along the way they meet a cast of characters that help them on their journey, just as Squash and Ginny help them back. Eventually they make it back home with the potion of endless snacks in tow.
Overall, I thought it was a cute adventure book for a young reader. Short chapters with happy endings. I can see lots more coming from this series and these kitties. It was light hearted fun with very low stakes, it was never a question of if these cats would get back home eventually or not. Honestly it just felt like it was missing something, it was almost too simple.
April 13, 2025
This was a cute fantasy graphic novel for little kids. My seven-year-old daughter loved it. Ginny and Squash go on a quest to get ingredients for an endless snack portion. They meet a catfish and a lava dog on the way. Good plot and characters.
May 16, 2025
cat and cat are on a adventure for snacks. when their owner leaves they find out they are out of food so they get their magic pot and for out they don't have the stuff for the spell. they need items read to find out Wyatt they need.
April 27, 2023
This is the cutest!!!!!
May 1, 2023
This is the purrfect little book
I loved this quest and all the friends they made along the way
Can’t wait to read the next one
I loved this quest and all the friends they made along the way
Can’t wait to read the next one
May 28, 2024
This was lovely and super cute!! Ginny and Squash are beyond adorable 🥹🧡🤍
October 18, 2025
Super cute and feel-good graphic novel that was perfect for reading on the beach!
January 3, 2026
I love the way how it’s a graphic novel I love how they make friends and help each other
January 10, 2026
Cute and relatable
December 30, 2021
Oh my. This sweet (pun totally intended) graphic novel will launch you on your own search for delicious treats. Both Cat and Cat will cuddle up next to you and make you purr with delight. The artwork is so much fun. Don’t miss this one.
PS. I’m so glad I discovered that I missed reviewing this title so I could meet my 2021 Book Challenge! Just in time. Phew.
PS. I’m so glad I discovered that I missed reviewing this title so I could meet my 2021 Book Challenge! Just in time. Phew.
August 25, 2021
A very cute cat graphic novel that is sure to circ in my children' section,
I am so happy that the world loves cats as much as I do so that titles like this can exist. Cat and Cat is cute, funny, fun, and sure to be a hit!
I am so happy that the world loves cats as much as I do so that titles like this can exist. Cat and Cat is cute, funny, fun, and sure to be a hit!
January 12, 2025
This is the happiest book I've ever read.
November 11, 2025
so adorable!
February 24, 2022
I've been following Yi on Instagram for what feels like ages and I'm a really big fan of her work. Her mini-comics are always really sweet, and I don't care how many times I read them because they're all so amazing. Safe to say that I was really excited when Yi announced that she was writing a book because I was really curious to see if I would like one of her stories in a longer format. Squash and Ginny are very near and dear to me and Yi's art style is very comforting, so it felt like I was rereading a graphic novel that I really liked as a kid. I was excited to discover that the book as at the library, and I was able to sit down and read it in one sitting! I thought it was a really fun and whimsical story, and although on it's own I would not consider it to be a ground-breaking story, it was really good anyway.
Most of Yi's comics follow along a more realistic path (ignoring the fact that the characters are talking cats) so it was a lot of fun to get to see her write a fantasy/adventure. It had a really cute and simple premise, and I liked that it wasn't that complex. We just got to enjoy Ginny and Squash be super dramatic over the fact that they were out of snacks. The whole fantasy world vaguely reminded me of the Geronimo Stilton Kingdom of Fantasy books, which was nice, because I did use to read the first book all the time, so it only made the book even feel more nostalgic. I really liked seeing all the different places and getting to meet all the new characters as well. It was really nice and the whole thing was heartwarming for no reason other than because cute things are my weakness.
I will say that I think Yi writes short comics and stories better than longer ones, not because I didn't like this book, but because I just think her short stories are better. The pacing in this book felt really weird and short, and he story felt like it was just beginning when it was over. Yi's short comics have always had great pacing, so I was a bit dissapointed that this didn't have the same feel. Speaking of same "feel," I also noticed how juvenile this story felt compared to some of her other comics. I understand that this is supposed to be a kids book, this still felt too "kiddy" for me. Although I liked how it the story was on the simpler side, I still think a little bit more substance would have made the story a bit more well-rounded as well as giving it the extra length necessary for the pacing to even out a bit.
Overall, this was a pretty fun book and I'm glad I read it. I think it was pretty good, especially as a debut book. I'm excited to see what Yi does for the sequel and to see what other projects she does in the future. I think she should release a book that is a collection of mini comics that is more similar to the content she normally does. I wouldn't mind seeing repeats of stuff she's already posted because it's so great I wouldn't mind rereading the same comics for the hundredth time. I would love to see more stuff like normal, although I'd take something different, like this book was.
Most of Yi's comics follow along a more realistic path (ignoring the fact that the characters are talking cats) so it was a lot of fun to get to see her write a fantasy/adventure. It had a really cute and simple premise, and I liked that it wasn't that complex. We just got to enjoy Ginny and Squash be super dramatic over the fact that they were out of snacks. The whole fantasy world vaguely reminded me of the Geronimo Stilton Kingdom of Fantasy books, which was nice, because I did use to read the first book all the time, so it only made the book even feel more nostalgic. I really liked seeing all the different places and getting to meet all the new characters as well. It was really nice and the whole thing was heartwarming for no reason other than because cute things are my weakness.
I will say that I think Yi writes short comics and stories better than longer ones, not because I didn't like this book, but because I just think her short stories are better. The pacing in this book felt really weird and short, and he story felt like it was just beginning when it was over. Yi's short comics have always had great pacing, so I was a bit dissapointed that this didn't have the same feel. Speaking of same "feel," I also noticed how juvenile this story felt compared to some of her other comics. I understand that this is supposed to be a kids book, this still felt too "kiddy" for me. Although I liked how it the story was on the simpler side, I still think a little bit more substance would have made the story a bit more well-rounded as well as giving it the extra length necessary for the pacing to even out a bit.
Overall, this was a pretty fun book and I'm glad I read it. I think it was pretty good, especially as a debut book. I'm excited to see what Yi does for the sequel and to see what other projects she does in the future. I think she should release a book that is a collection of mini comics that is more similar to the content she normally does. I wouldn't mind seeing repeats of stuff she's already posted because it's so great I wouldn't mind rereading the same comics for the hundredth time. I would love to see more stuff like normal, although I'd take something different, like this book was.
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