Lucky Cat

Author : Mio Yamada
Publisher : Quadrille Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781787131743
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lucky Cat written by Mio Yamada and published by Quadrille Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its beckoning paw has a cult fanbase, but the lucky cat is more than just a cute ornament. The iconic creature is a symbol of good fortune and used as a powerful lucky charm in shops and homes across Japan, China, and beyond. The lucky cat (or maneki neko in Japanese) has a long history dating back to the 17th century that's packed with fascinating folklore, serious symbolism and countless contemporary cat spin-offs. Its paw, bib, coin, collar, and colors all have meaning. Did you know a pink cat will bring you luck in love, while a gold cat is all about wealth? Or that a left-pawed cat is used by businesses to attract customers, while a cat with a beckoning right paw is found in homes as talisman? Dive into this adorable book to find out all you need to know about the beautiful lucky cat.

Author : Wendy Henrichs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781484479797
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I Am Tama, Lucky Cat written by Wendy Henrichs and published by . This book was released on 2016-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under the shadow of the white-capped mountains of Japan, a white cat with unusual markings arrives at the door of a rundown temple. A kind and gentle monk takes him in and names him Tama, Lucky Cat.

Author : Sunny Seki
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780966943764
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tale of the Lucky Cat written by Sunny Seki and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humble toymaker is rewarded for helping an injured cat in this story that explains the origin of the maneki neko, or lucky cat statues that are popular throughout Japan for spreading good fortune.

Author : Danielle Selber
Publisher : RP Minis
ISBN 13 : 9780762459445
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lucky Cat written by Danielle Selber and published by RP Minis. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originating in Japanese culture, Lucky Cat, or maneki-neko, is regarded as a charm that brings good fortune to its owner. Included herein is a mini Lucky Cat figure with motorized arm and a 32-page illustrated book on the history of this ancient talisman.

Author : Arkady Roytman
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 0486799301
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maneki Neko Lucky Cat Coloring Book written by Arkady Roytman and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cat fanciers and devotees of Asian folklore will appreciate this coloring book's 30 portrayals of the cheerful feline in repeat patterns and with fans, cherry blossoms, koi, and other traditional settings.

Author : Joy Harjo
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780152321970
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Good Luck Cat written by Joy Harjo and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because her good luck cat Woogie has already used up eight of his nine lives in narrow escapes from disaster, a Native American girl worries when he disappears.

Author : Maggie Swanson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486486826
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lucky Cats Paper Dolls written by Maggie Swanson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two adorable kitty paper dolls, based on the Asian legend of the raised paw or "beckoning" cat, come with more than 40 fanciful costumes and a bonus poster with dozens of stickers.

Author : Bernadine Seminack
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1514430630
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Black Jack the Lucky Cat written by Bernadine Seminack and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brandon moved to a new town and has no new friends. To cheer him, his dad takes him to the SPCA to find a companion. Once there, Brandon learns a lot about animals which helps him choose the right one for him. The book also brings attention to the misconception black cats are unlucky. The author would like to encourage her readers to consider adopting animals as companions for there are numerous health benefits in doing so both physiologically and psychologically. All proceeds for the book will go to animal relief.

Author : Jacqueline Pearce
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1459806026
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mystery of the Missing Luck written by Jacqueline Pearce and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sara loves her grandmother's bakery. It's a special place-not only because of its delicious Japanese buns and pastries. She enjoys spending time with her obaachan, her grandmother. But things aren't going well for the bakery. When the bakery's lucky cat statue goes missing, Sara wonders if the bakery's luck is gone for good. But then a mysterious cat appears in the backyard one night and inspires a plan. With the help of her friend, Jake, Sara just might find the statue and restore the bakery's lost luck.

Author : Elizabeth Coatsworth
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0027197107
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cat Who Went to Heaven written by Elizabeth Coatsworth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1958 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cat looks on as her master, a poor Japanese artist, works on a painting commissioned by a high priest. The artist must paint all the animals blessed by Buddha except cats, which have been excluded from paradise. Despite the risk, the compassionate artist decides to include a cat in his painting and is rewarded. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.