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The Cat Who Went to Heaven
The Cat Who Went to Heaven
Author: Elizabeth Coatsworth
A little cat comes to the home of a poor Japanese artist and, by humility and devotion, brings him good fortune. When a poor Japanese artist and his humble housekeeper adopt a cat, good fortune results . Commissioned to create a painting of the dying Buddha blessing the animals, the artist is faced with a dilemma. Religious convention dictates t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780689714337
ISBN-10: 0689714335
Publication Date: 11/30/1990
Pages: 72
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: Aladdin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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This was a fun read. It taught me a lot about another culture that I never knew. And with a cat being the main character, it was a lot of fun!
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Sonlight Book - core 5

Winner of the Newberry Medal

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This timeless fable of a cat who changes the life of a poor Japanese artist has become a classic since its first publication in 1930. This newly illustrated edition brings to life the magic and wonder of the Buddhist legends that the artist draws.

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A Sonlight Core 5 book. A very sweet story!

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