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The Beckoning Cat

A kind cat becomes the symbol for good luck.

You may often have noticed little statues of cats, beckoning with a paw, in Asian businesses. In her picture book The Beckoning Cat, based on a Japanese folktale, Koko Nishizuka tells the delightful story of this kind cat, and why it has become a symbol of good luck. This is a lovely book to share with kids of all ages.

The Beckoning Cat
by Koko Nishizuka
Illustrated by Rosanne Litzinger
ISBN 9780823420513


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