Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description:

A poor artist in old Japan is upset when his housekeeper brings home a cat instead of food — cats, he believes, are bad luck. But this little cat, named Good Fortune, soon changes his heart. Commissioned to paint the story of Buddha's life for a temple, the artist adds every animal that came to honour him — except the cat, who legend says was too proud to bow down. What happens next is a quiet, moving story about compassion and forgiveness. This Newbery Medal-winning classic blends folklore, faith, and gentle wisdom into a tale that lingers long after the last page.