Tanuki’s Gift: A Japanese Tale
Tanuki’s Gift: A Japanese Tale is an award-winning children’s book by Tim Myers and R.G. Roth that retells a heartwarming traditional folklore story.
The Synopsis
An old Buddhist priest lives a quiet, solitary life until a shivering tanuki—a mythical Japanese raccoon-dog known for mischief—knocks on his door seeking shelter from a winter storm. Disregarding the creature’s tricky reputation, the kind priest welcomes him inside. For ten winters, the unlikely pair share a cozy hut, developing a deep and joyful bond.
When the grateful tanuki insists on repaying his kindness, the priest reluctantly asks for three gold coins to secure prayers for his soul after death. But when his furry friend vanishes for months to fulfill the request, the lonely priest realizes that gold means nothing compared to the priceless gift of true friendship.
Key Features
- Award-Winning: Earned an Asian Pacific American Award for Literature Honorable Mention.
- Stunning Artwork: Features radiant, firelit collage illustrations made from painted paper and vibrant ink.
- Valuable Message: Teaches young readers empathy, selflessness, and what it truly means to be a friend.
Product Specifications
Author Tim Myers
Illustrator Robert G. Roth
Format Hardcover, 30 pages
Target Age 3 to 10 years (Grades PK–3)
Publisher Marshall Cavendish Corporation
ISBN-13 9780761451013
Out of print. VF in dust jacket. [CH3]
$ 45.00
