Status
Checked out
Publication
Vertical (2010), Edition: 1, 168 pages
Description
Chi is a michievous newborn kitten who, while on a leisurely stroll with her family, finds herself lost. Seperated from the warmth and protection of her mother, feels distraught. Overcome with loneliness she breaks into tears in a large urban park meadow., when she is suddenly rescued by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. The kitty is then quickly and quietly whisked away into the warm and inviting Yamada family apartment...where pets are strictly not permitted.
User reviews
LibraryThing member SqueakyChu
This book of cat cartoons begins with a kitten who eventually gets adopted into a family with a little boy. Most of the book’s pages are filled with the kitten moving about in different directions (with sound words to accompany those movements) as well as short thoughts (kitten language?) and a
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few meows by the kitten who gets the name of Chi. The book itself doesn’t present much of a story, but the chapters are certainly cute and would be appealing to those who love cats. An occasional frame made me laugh out loud because of the book’s "spot on" cat psychology. If you’re looking for a “feline light” read, this could be the quick read you're seeking! Show Less
LibraryThing member HilarySI624
In Chi's Sweet Home, a little boy and his family adopt a lost kitten, and each character has to adjust to the new family situation. Kanata Konami's text is minimal, but together with the adorable illustrations Chi's adventures in her new home come across with both humor and insight. The simple
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illustrations are abundant, providing a lot of visual interest for transitional readers. While the story is not particularly nuanced, it would serve as an adequate introduction for children to the joys and pitfalls of life with a pet. It could also be useful in discussions of family life in different settings as well as spatial reasoning, as the author also provided a floor plan for the family’s apartment. Parents should beware, however: Chi’s family adopts her despite pet restrictions in their housing complex, and it may give children ideas. This book is recommended for all public libraries, especially with large Asian immigrant populations, or patrons that simply enjoy asian-style illustrations. Show Less
LibraryThing member The_Hibernator
Chi is a "newborn" kitten who gets lost in the big, scary world. She is rescued by the Yamada family, who aren't allowed to have cats in their apartment. They search in vain for someone to adopt her, but eventually they fall in love with with chi and decide to keep her. Chi's thoughts, dreams, and
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fears are all displayed with adorable big-eyed drawings. I had this book read within an hour of its arrival on my doorstep. I was sucked right in to Chi's story because she reminds me so much of my own rescued kitten (both in appearance and attitude). Even if my nephew doesn't ever read this book, I'm SO glad I discovered it. Show Less
LibraryThing member pussreboots
Chi's Sweet Home 01 by Kanata Konami is about a little kitten and the family who adopts her when she is separated from her mother and siblings. I read the book because we recently took in a stray kitten and I was looking for something different to read.
I normally shy away from stories told from the
Although the artwork is amazingly cute it's also spot on. Anyone who has cared for a tiny kitten and watched it grow into cathood will recognize Chi's unstoppable enthusiasm.
The book isn't entirely about Chi, though. It's also about the human family who takes her in — a young couple and their potty training toddler. It's the toddler's misspeaking of the Japanese for pee that ends up giving the kitten her name. Just as Harriet ended being the one who instinctively knew how to pan train Tortuga, so does this toddler.
To add drama to the series, Chi is taken in by a family who isn't allowed to have cats. Of course there's rumor of a giant black cat also living in the building. But they are still wary of having Chi in their home. At one point, when Chi discovers the front window, they try to disguise her by filling the window sill with cute stuffed animals!
I recommend this series to anyone who has cats. My entire family: daughter, son, husband and I are all laughing our way through the manga series.
I normally shy away from stories told from the
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point of view of an animal because most authors can't pull it off. Konami is a rare exception. This mangaka gets cats both in terms of personality and in body language.Although the artwork is amazingly cute it's also spot on. Anyone who has cared for a tiny kitten and watched it grow into cathood will recognize Chi's unstoppable enthusiasm.
The book isn't entirely about Chi, though. It's also about the human family who takes her in — a young couple and their potty training toddler. It's the toddler's misspeaking of the Japanese for pee that ends up giving the kitten her name. Just as Harriet ended being the one who instinctively knew how to pan train Tortuga, so does this toddler.
To add drama to the series, Chi is taken in by a family who isn't allowed to have cats. Of course there's rumor of a giant black cat also living in the building. But they are still wary of having Chi in their home. At one point, when Chi discovers the front window, they try to disguise her by filling the window sill with cute stuffed animals!
I recommend this series to anyone who has cats. My entire family: daughter, son, husband and I are all laughing our way through the manga series.
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LibraryThing member krau0098
Oh, the cuteness! This is an awesome graphic novel that is excellent for all ages and definitely a must read for cat lovers.
Chi (the kitten) gets lost from his mother and then found by a toddler boy. The toddler (Yohei) convinces his mother to take the cat home until they find its owner. Yohei and
The drawings are cartoony with lots of pastel colors. They are very cute and do an excellent job of showing character emotion (including kitty feelings). They will make you laugh and laugh. I am not sure I would recommend this to someone who doesn’t like cats, but if you enjoy cats this book will have you laughing your butt off.
Chi is a kitten with a lot of attitude and that “sweet kitten vulnerability” everyone loves. We get to watch as Chi settles into her new home, wins over the family, takes her first vet trip, discovers super balls, and dodges the neighbors. The book is told from Chi’s perspective.
This really is fun for all ages. Yohei is fairly young, maybe four or five, and him and Chi get up to some crazy antics. My whole family enjoyed this. I have a seven year old son and he could relate to a lot of scenes between Chi and Yohei. Seriously we read this as a family and could barely even get through parts because everyone was laughing so hard. As soon as we finished the book my son wanted to know if we could get the next one.
Overall incredibly cute and hilariously funny with wonderful illustrations throughout. Definitely recommended to cat lovers of all ages out there, seriously this was an awesome read.
Chi (the kitten) gets lost from his mother and then found by a toddler boy. The toddler (Yohei) convinces his mother to take the cat home until they find its owner. Yohei and
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his family live in an apartment where they can’t have pets. However, as Yohei’s family struggles to find a new home for Chi, they get more and more attached to the little guy. Chi also gets more and more attached to his people and is less anxious to find his kitty mom.The drawings are cartoony with lots of pastel colors. They are very cute and do an excellent job of showing character emotion (including kitty feelings). They will make you laugh and laugh. I am not sure I would recommend this to someone who doesn’t like cats, but if you enjoy cats this book will have you laughing your butt off.
Chi is a kitten with a lot of attitude and that “sweet kitten vulnerability” everyone loves. We get to watch as Chi settles into her new home, wins over the family, takes her first vet trip, discovers super balls, and dodges the neighbors. The book is told from Chi’s perspective.
This really is fun for all ages. Yohei is fairly young, maybe four or five, and him and Chi get up to some crazy antics. My whole family enjoyed this. I have a seven year old son and he could relate to a lot of scenes between Chi and Yohei. Seriously we read this as a family and could barely even get through parts because everyone was laughing so hard. As soon as we finished the book my son wanted to know if we could get the next one.
Overall incredibly cute and hilariously funny with wonderful illustrations throughout. Definitely recommended to cat lovers of all ages out there, seriously this was an awesome read.
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LibraryThing member Maydacat
Oh-oh! Chi is just a tiny kitty who gets lost in the big bad world! Desperate but unable to find her mother and siblings, she breaks down in tears in the park. But her rescuers are close at hand. Taken home by a small boy, Yohei, and his mother, Chi is now safe and loved. But pets are not allowed
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where the family lives! Will Chi again be homeless? But how can the Yamada family give up Chi? This delightful story of the life and struggles of Chi will amuse you even as it tugs at your heart. Great illustrations and minimal text makes this series a superb choice for all ages. Show Less
LibraryThing member vonze
So sweet and fun, even dudes want to read it ^-^
LibraryThing member booklover3258
I think I found my next graphic novel series to binge read! The kitten is adorable throughout the book. Especially when she just rolls around. I absolutely love it and look forward to reading more adventures of the brave little kitten!
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2010-06-29
Physical description
168 p.; 5.01 inches
ISBN
1934287814 / 9781934287811
Local notes
graphic novels