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. Susan Lendroth's retell
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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. Susan Lendroth's retell
Imprint | Shens Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2010 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | May 2010 |
Authors | Susan Lendroth |
Illustrators | Kathryn Otoshi |
Dimensions | 249 x 250 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Picture book / Sewn / Paper over boards / With dust jacket |
Pages | 32 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-885008-39-8 |
Barcode | 9781885008398 |
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LSN | 1-885008-39-2 |