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The Cat Who Went to Heaven

by Elizabeth Coatsworth, Raoul Vitale
$4.51
The Cat Who Went to Heaven - Thryft
The Cat Who Went to Heaven - Thryft

Artistic devotion rewarded in ancient Japan.

Recommended for those who enjoy heart-warming, culturally rich stories with touches of magic and divine intervention. This book beautifully weaves together Buddhism and Japanese folklore into a delightful tale of devotion and redemption. It is sure to leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired by the power of love and compassion.

  • Newbery Medal (1931)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Cat Who Went to Heaven

by Elizabeth Coatsworth, Raoul Vitale
$4.51
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ISBN: 9781416949732
Authors: Elizabeth Coatsworth, Raoul Vitale
Publisher: Aladdin
Date of Publication: 2008-01-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 6325 readers)

Description

A Newberry Medal WinnerThis timeless fable has been a classic since its first publication in 1930, and this beautifully reillustrated edition brings the magic and wonder of the tale to a new generation of readers.In ancient Japan, a struggling artist is angered when his housekeeper brings home a tiny white cat he can barely afford to feed. But when the village’s head priest commissions a painting of the Buddha for a healthy sum, the artist softens toward the animal he believes has brought him luck.According to legend, the proud and haughty cat was denied the Buddha’s blessing for refusing to accept his teachings and pay him homage. So when the artist, moved by compassion for his pet, includes the cat in his painting, the priest rejects the work and decrees that it must be destroyed. It seems the artist’s life is ruined as well—until he is rewarded for his act of love by a Buddhist miracle.
 

Artistic devotion rewarded in ancient Japan.

Recommended for those who enjoy heart-warming, culturally rich stories with touches of magic and divine intervention. This book beautifully weaves together Buddhism and Japanese folklore into a delightful tale of devotion and redemption. It is sure to leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired by the power of love and compassion.

  • Newbery Medal (1931)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.