The Beckoning Cat

Koko Nishizuka
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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.
Genres: Picture BooksJapanChildrensAnimalsCatsFolk TalesFictionFolkloreHistorical FictionCultural
32 Pages

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