The story centers on the vibrant and often tumultuous lives of the Cockroach family, residents of the Upper Cabinet Apartments in the town of Kit-Chen. Their daily existence is characterized by humorous escapades, bickering with their neighbors, the sinister Spider family from the Sink Top Apartments below, and evading the common, overarching threat of "Big Shoe." These adventures are filled with slapstick comedy, witty banter, and demonstrations of strong family unity as they face challenges ranging from territorial disputes over food scraps to elaborate escape plans. The conflicts arise from the inherent rivalry with the spiders and the external danger posed by Big Shoe, which propels many of their daring escapes and funny mishaps. The narrative resolution for each adventure typically involves the Cockroach family successfully outsmarting their adversaries or narrowly escaping peril, reinforcing their resilience and familial bonds. The overarching resolution of the book is a promise of continued adventures, concluding with a "see you next time" note, implying that while individual escapades are resolved, the saga of the Cockroach family and their ongoing feuds and adventures will continue.