Now in paperback! A funny and heartwarming picture book inspired by the Japanese saying "Fall down seven times, stand up eight,” perfect for martial arts and cat lovers alike!

Packed with laughs and heart, this sumo-powered kitty adventure celebrates perseverance, teamwork, and finding your inner strength—no matter how many times you fall.

Watch out, mice! This cat is a sumo champion! A stray kitty gets a job in a sumo stable, chasing mice in exchange for food. But when eating like a sumo wrestler slows our feline hero down, he realizes he must train like a wrestler, too. Through hard work and perseverance (and with a little help from a big buddy), SumoKitty is born!