The Tale of the Lucky Cat

The Tale of the Lucky Cat
Author: Sunny Seki
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Cats
ISBN: 9780966943764

A humble toymaker is rewarded for helping an injured cat in this story that explains the origin of the maneki neko, or lucky cat statues that are popular throughout Japan for spreading good fortune.

I Am Tama, Lucky Cat

I Am Tama, Lucky Cat
Author: Wendy Henrichs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-02
Genre:
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.

Maneki Neko

Maneki Neko
Author: Susan Lendroth
Publisher: Shen's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-02-15
Genre: 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.

The Beckoning Cat

The Beckoning Cat
Author: Koko Nishizuka
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2025-03-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780823460090

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.

The Good Luck Cat

The Good Luck Cat
Author: Joy Harjo
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152321970

Because her good luck cat Woogie has already used up eight of his nine lives in narrow escapes from disaster, a Native American girl worries when he disappears.

The Cat Who Went to Heaven

The Cat Who Went to Heaven
Author: Elizabeth Coatsworth
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1958
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0027197107

A cat looks on as her master, a poor Japanese artist, works on a painting commissioned by a high priest. The artist must paint all the animals blessed by Buddha except cats, which have been excluded from paradise. Despite the risk, the compassionate artist decides to include a cat in his painting and is rewarded. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

A Cat's Tale

A Cat's Tale
Author: Baba the Cat
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1250217717

A “fun, fanciful, and even informative” history of felines as revealed by a very learned tabby with a knack for hunting down facts (People). Since the dawn of civilization, felines have prowled alongside mankind as they expanded their territory and spread the myth of human greatness. And today, cats are peddled on social media as silly creatures here to amuse humans with their antics. But this is an absurd, self-centered fantasy. The true history of felines is one of heroism, love, tragedy, sacrifice, and gravitas. Not entirely convinced? Well, get ready, because Baba the Cat is here to set the record straight. Spanning almost every continent and thousands—yes, thousands—of years, Baba’s complex story of feline survival presents readers with a diverse cast of cats long forgotten: from her prehistoric feline ancestors and the ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet to the daring mariners at the height of oceanic discovery, key intellectuals in the Enlightenment period, revered heroes from World Wars I and II, and the infamous American tabbies. Baba, a talented model in addition to a scholar, goes beyond surface-level scratches, pairing her freshly unearthed research with a series of stunning costume portraits to bring history to life. A paws-on journey through the feline hall of fame, with in-depth research and four-legged testaments that will make you rethink who defines history, A Cat’s Tale is a one-of-a-kind chronicle that introduces readers to the illustrious ancestors of their closest companions and shows, once and for all, that cats know exactly what they’re doing. “Almost certainly the most unique cat history book ever published.” —Smithsonian Magazine

Boom Boom the Lucky Cat!

Boom Boom the Lucky Cat!
Author: Osanna Rosa
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre:
ISBN:

Boom Boom the Lucky cat! is a children's picture book that shares the fun of having a pet cat. This story book is placing the emphasis on the importance of keeping clean when many viruses and germs are present in the environment. Young children enjoy the fun and joy of playing with domesticated pet cats and relating to the times of confronting the virus and how to keep clean and staying indoors. Cats love to play! This is especially true with Boom Boom and his siblings. The kittens are also experiencing the move to their new house and how each was adapting to the changes. Children will understand how that feels, just like the cats did and especially Boom Boom.Kittens love to chase toys and practice to learn skills. Cats are outstanding mammals. However, Boom Boom was experiencing the changes and wanted to be creative. Boom Boom may not understand the seriousness of the virus, but he wanted to explore and be himself. Things were not the usual for him. Boom Boom wanted to do his own things. He chose to paint and rearrange the room he shared with his siblings. The story relates to the times of change in any young child's life. Children are kept home to stay safe. Children are getting adjusted to a different norm. It is hard and challenging at times. Children will relate to Boom Boom the Lucky cat picture book. Cats are fun and in this picture story they are in a way presenting to the reader similar issues in a whimsical way and illustrations. Cats are much loved by children and they have brilliant hearing and a great sense of smell. Cats also have a very strong night vision. Historically and over thousands of years people enjoyed the company of domesticated cats. Children are observant and active learners and they will enjoy, learn and benefit from reading the story.Enzo as always enjoys reading a new book. The objective of the story is to share the joy of pet companionship. In this picture book, Enzo is looking forward reading his book. It is time for father's day! What a better gift is, than a young child utilizing her /his creativity and expressing his/her love and appreciation to their fathers. They understand that their fathers have been working hard over these hard times to take care of their families. Children like to get engaged and play a part that is of importance for their development.The story gives children the opportunity to learn about their strengths and their awareness of the interaction with the many experiences. The story will help children to learn about themselves and their direct involvement. Helping, guiding and facilitating the possibilities for the child, is to be able to access their environment safely, is imperative. Just like Boom Boom's mom did, many parents do want to keep their children clean safe and germ free. Taking responsibility and being independent is the very notion of giving that child the opportunity to learn about how to take care of one's self and others. This notion in itself is a practical life experience an aid to the learning processes and the healthy development of the child. The story is whimsical! It is about fun and joyful experiences of one cat that is cognitively stimulating. It is imperative for the overall healthy development of the child. The story is informative and educational. The information is drawn and presented based on concrete knowledge and learning processes. Children learn while they are directly involved and observing how things happen. They learn in tangible ways. It is part of the child's nature to be inquisitive and observant. Children are the bright future and the hope of human kind.

Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll

Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll
Author: Sunny Seki
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2012-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1462908446

**2012 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award Winner!** Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll, a gorgeous multicultural children's book by author/illustrator Sunny Seki, takes readers on a journey into ancient Japan and the story behind the famous Daruma Doll. Yuko-chan, an adventurous blind orphan, is able to do amazing things. She confronts a burglar in the dead of night and crosses treacherous mountain passes to deliver food to hungry people. During her travels, Yuko-chan trips and tumbles down a snowy cliff. She discovers a strange thing as she waits for help: her tea gourd, regardless of how she drops it, always lands right-side-up. The tea has frozen in the bottom of the gourd! Inspired by this, she creates the famous Daruma doll toy, which rights itself when tipped--a true symbol of resilience. Thanks to Yuko-chan's invention, the villagers are able to earn a living and feed themselves by selling the dolls. Yuko-chan never gave up, no matter the obstacles she faced, and the Daruma doll is a charming reminder of the power of perseverance. With text in English and Japanese, this book is of special interest to bicultural families.

Ghost Cat

Ghost Cat
Author: Kevan Atteberry
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2019-06-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0823442837

There is a ghost in my house. I've only seen it out of the corner of my eye, but I think it is a cat, says a little boy in this comforting tale of love and loss. There's something oddly familiar about this ghost cat--it does lots of things that remind the boy of the cat he used to have. The boy's not sure why the ghost cat never stays for more than a few moments, or why the ghost cat has visited him in the first place. He follows the ghost cat all over his house, until finally it leads him to something new and wonderful. Bestselling author/illustrator Kevan Atteberry's artwork and story strike a perfect balance of evocative and haunting, as well as warm and hugely comforting to anyone struggling to cope with a loss. With a few carefully chosen words and simple, expressive illustrations, Ghost Cat captures both the poignancy of losing a pet and the importance of moving on without erasing or forgetting what came before. Winner of the Crystal Kite Award, Western Division A Bank Street Best Book of the Year Washington State Book Award Finalist