Maneki Neko: The Tale of the Beckoning Cat

by Susan Lendroth

Book Overview

The Japanese legend of Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat, who is a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many Asian countries.

In a small Japanese village, a poor monk and his cat Tama live a simple life at the Kotoku Monastery. One day, a great storm passes through the village, and Tama is caught in the rain outside the temple. She waits under the eaves of a small shrine, cleaning her face and whiskers as best she can with her paw...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1885008929
• ISBN13: 9781885008923
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Shen's Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3