Maneki Neko: The Tale of the Beckoning Cat

by Susan Lendroth

Hardcover, 2010

Status

Available

Call number

398.20952

Collection

Publication

Shen's Books (2010), Hardcover, 32 pages

Description

Retells the Japanese folktale about how the beckoning cat became a symbol of luck and prosperity in Japan.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Jenpark
This is a Taoist tale. It tells the story behind the luck that is supposed to be associated with a cat figurine with a raised paw.
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
A warm, enjoyable retelling of the Japanese folktale about how the beckoning cat became a symbol of luck and prosperity. Lovely illustrations.

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Physical description

32 p.; 9.84 x 9.79 inches

ISBN

1885008392 / 9781885008398
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