folktale - Laurie Ann Thompson https://lauriethompson.com Inspiring and empowering young readers Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:53:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://lauriethompson.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cropped-05_lauriethompson_PhotoByMaryBalmaceda-thumbnail-square-150x150.jpg folktale - Laurie Ann Thompson https://lauriethompson.com 32 32 Review: I Am Tama, Lucky Cat https://lauriethompson.com/2011/04/25/review-tama-lucky-cat/ https://lauriethompson.com/2011/04/25/review-tama-lucky-cat/#respond Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:04:34 +0000 https://lauriethompson.com/?p=736 Read more]]>

You’ve probably seen the smiling cat figurine with the waving right front paw, but have you ever wondered why it’s there? Told from the cat’s point of view, this charming 32-page picture book tells children one of the possible stories behind it with straightforward prose and stunning artwork. It can be enjoyed both for the story itself and as an introduction to or study of Japanese culture. Backmatter includes an author’s note and acknowledgements. Highly recommended.
Book information:

  • Title: I Am Tama, Lucky Cat: A Japanese Legend
  • Author: Wendy Henrichs
  • Illustrator: Yoshiko Jaeggi
  • Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
  • Publication date: August 1, 2011

See other posts from this week’s Nonfiction Monday at Telling Kids the Truth: Writing Nonfiction for Children.

Note: I viewed this digital ARC via NetGalley and do not receive any compensation for this review.

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