Book Description
In this story based on a Japanese folktale, an impoverished boy named Yohei shares his dinner with a cat that appears on his doorstep. When Yohei faces a crisis, the cat remembers his generosity and brings help.
Author : Koko Nishizuka
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 49,20 MB
Release : 2015-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781610034234
In this story based on a Japanese folktale, an impoverished boy named Yohei shares his dinner with a cat that appears on his doorstep. When Yohei faces a crisis, the cat remembers his generosity and brings help.
Author : Susan Lendroth
Publisher : Shen's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,26 MB
Release : 2016-02-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781885008923
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. A noble samurai is also passing through, and stops his horse under the cover of a large tree. But through the rain, what does he see? A cat with a raised paw, beckoning him forward? Curious, the samurai urges his horse forward. Just then, a bolt of lightning flashes and strikes the tree behind him, splitting it in two. The beckoning cat has saved his life. In his gratitude, the samurai brings riches to the small temple and the monk, who shares his wealth with the village. So goes the Japanese legend of Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat. And to this day, the cat with raised paw beckoning guests is a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many Asian countries.
Author : Wendy Henrichs
Publisher :
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,63 MB
Release : 2016-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781484479797
Under the shadow of the white-capped mountains of Japan, a white cat with unusual markings arrives at the door of a rundown temple. A kind and gentle monk takes him in and names him Tama, Lucky Cat.
Author : Mio Yamada
Publisher : Quadrille Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,30 MB
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781787131743
Its beckoning paw has a cult fanbase, but the lucky cat is more than just a cute ornament. The iconic creature is a symbol of good fortune and used as a powerful lucky charm in shops and homes across Japan, China, and beyond. The lucky cat (or maneki neko in Japanese) has a long history dating back to the 17th century that's packed with fascinating folklore, serious symbolism and countless contemporary cat spin-offs. Its paw, bib, coin, collar, and colors all have meaning. Did you know a pink cat will bring you luck in love, while a gold cat is all about wealth? Or that a left-pawed cat is used by businesses to attract customers, while a cat with a beckoning right paw is found in homes as talisman? Dive into this adorable book to find out all you need to know about the beautiful lucky cat.
Author : Maggie Swanson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 17,3 MB
Release : 2012-04-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486486826
Two adorable kitty paper dolls, based on the Asian legend of the raised paw or "beckoning" cat, come with more than 40 fanciful costumes and a bonus poster with dozens of stickers.
Author : Jacqueline Pearce
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 20,9 MB
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1459806026
Sara loves her grandmother's bakery. It's a special place-not only because of its delicious Japanese buns and pastries. She enjoys spending time with her obaachan, her grandmother. But things aren't going well for the bakery. When the bakery's lucky cat statue goes missing, Sara wonders if the bakery's luck is gone for good. But then a mysterious cat appears in the backyard one night and inspires a plan. With the help of her friend, Jake, Sara just might find the statue and restore the bakery's lost luck. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Author : Sarah Archer
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 14,46 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1682684741
An irresistible and colorful celebration of Japan’s thriving cat culture. In Japan, cats rule. And the country’s feline love affair is now a worldwide phenomenon. From cat cafés and Hello Kitty to the familiar sight of a maneki neko (“beckoning cat”) waving its paw from a shop window, cat lovers all over the world are more immersed in Japan’s cat culture than they may realize. With charming storytelling, Catland will introduce you to cats practicing to become monks, a designer who makes cat costumes inspired by the fashions of 18th-century France, and skilled craftsmen who build pieces of fine furniture precisely scaled down to suit feline customers. Packed with photographs, works of art, pop culture and folklore, Catland is the perfect gift for the cat lover in your life.
Author : Arkady Roytman
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 23,63 MB
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486799301
Cat fanciers and devotees of Asian folklore will appreciate this coloring book's 30 portrayals of the cheerful feline in repeat patterns and with fans, cherry blossoms, koi, and other traditional settings.
Author : Walter Wick
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 41,45 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0439708702
In this latest addition to the hugely successful CAN YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? series, acclaimed photographer Walter Wick welcomes readers out for some spooky search-and-find fun Co-creator of the popular I SPY series, Walter Wick is at it again. Mr. Wick dazzles the senses with spooky scenes that achieve new levels of aesthetic excellence This book offers readers lots of search and find fun as they peer through pages and pages of brilliant photographic compositions looking for fascinating toys and objects. This highly collectable book is a must.
Author : Zack Davisson
Publisher : Mercuria Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,63 MB
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781634059183
Woodblock prints, essays, and translations scratch to light the secret lives of Japan's mythological felines.