New Cat

New Cat by Choi, Yangsook. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780374355128.

New Cat loves living in Mr. Kims tofu factory, but she is frustrated because she has seen a mouse in the production room, where Mr. Kim doesnt allow her to go. One night, a door is left open and New Cat disobeys Mr. Kims rule. As she chases the mouse, she is surprised to discover that a fire has broken out! Soon the fire department comes and the fire is brought under control. But where is New Cat? Then a bucket of tofu begins to meow, and a wet New Cat emerges, safe and heroic. In this sweet story about a feisty feline, Yangsook Choi uses a rich palette and straightforward text to illustrate the enduring bond between a pet and her person.