Kitties in the kitchen? Felines fighting fire? Follow these brave four-pawed heroes into friendship, tradition, and adventure! Adora's been cooking since she was a kitten. She's learned and mastered every recipe in her grandmother's cookbook. But when it's time for her to make her first original dish, will the family welcome her new ideas? Alexei is the new cat at the tire shop. But no matter how hard he tries, the grumpy, older mechanic just doesn't want to be friends. So what will he do when his would-be mentor suddenly stops showing up at work? Azael loves making brisket. The heroic firefighter spends his spare time competing in barbecue competitions. But when a fire breaks out at the latest contest, will he sacrifice his championship recipe to save everyone else? Once again, children's author Katrina Roets turns her charming pen to the fabulous feline world. In these 20 all-new stories, she explores themes of friendship, kindness, and simple pleasures – all from a cat's-eye view. When a famous food critic stops at a roadside lemonade stand, will his review leave the staff in tears? A kitten who thought holiday noodles appeared by magic learns how they are actually made. Can they carry on the tradition for the family? Bongo's Buddies is a collection of twenty delightful short stories for children of every age. If you like colorful characters, important life lessons, and massive kitty cuteness, then you'll adore Katrina Roets's paw-some tales.