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.
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 25 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Download or read book Lucky the Cat written by Samantha Lee and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the day she was born, and pretty much every day after, Lucky The Cat overcomes incredible odds. This is her story.
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. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Download or read book Lucky the Unlucky Cat written by Grace Sherwood and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucky is a very unlucky cat or he thinks he is. Will a nighttime adventure on the top of a broom prove him right or wrong?
Download or read book Little Cat s Luck written by Marion Dane Bauer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer comes an “endearing tale…told with warmth and humor” (School Library Journal) that’s a companion to the “wholly satisfying” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Little Dog, Lost. When an indoor calico cat named Patches spots a golden autumn leaf fluttering past her window, she can’t help but venture outside to chase it. But soon, Patches feels something tugging at her, telling her to find a special place—one she won’t know until she sees it. Why must she go on this search? She doesn’t know yet. Along the way, Patches finds herself in dire circumstances, but with the help of the other neighborhood animals, she faces off against the scariest dog in town and continues on her journey to her special place. Beautifully told in verse and accompanied by adorable illustrations by Jennifer A. Bell, this heartwarming novel from Newberry Honor–winner, Marion Dane Bauer, is a timeless, touching, and fulfilling story about finding your way home.
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.
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.
Download or read book Diary of the Cat Named Carrot written by Erin Merryn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate a year in the life of The Cat Named Carrot, as she goes from humble beginnings in a shelter to a loving home with a family of three adorable little girls and internet stardom. Bailey was certainly no ordinary cat—an orange tabby who gained fans around the world when his humanlike antics went viral. Sadly, when 14-year-old Bailey died, his family grieved their loss. They’d never find a cat quite like him—or would they? Then along came Carrot, an orange tabby kitten born as a stray, who appeared just as Erin Merryn and her young girls Abby, Hannah, and baby Claire were mending their broken hearts. Written in the voice of Carrot, follow her remarkable journey from shelter cat to top Instagram celebrity feline. Much like Bailey did, she loves spending time with her human family: making mischief with her girl gang; going joyriding in a pint-sized pink Barbie Jeep; doing arts-and-crafts projects; modeling a pink tutu and flowery headband; enjoying a spa day complete with fluffy robe and cucumber eye treatments; celebrating Christmas, Easter, and every holiday in between. It’s no wonder that Carrot’s videos have gone viral—garnering millions of views on Ellen, the Dodo, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, People, and many more. Complete with four-color photos that will leave readers purring with delight, the journal of this sweet, adorable kitty with personality to spare shows us that the human-animal bond runs more than fur deep. It is love that will last a lifetime!
Download or read book Dear Lucky written by David Williamson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a very lucky rescued kitten--his luck in being rescued on a night we normally would not have been home; our luck in finding a wonderful cat who brought much joy into our life. "Dear Lucky" contains twelve stories about Lucky, with 54 color photographs of Lucky in action and at rest. As lagniappe, the book includes a story about an amazing New Orleans cat named Cookie.
Download or read book The Feedback Loop written by Harmon Cooper and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantum Hughes' life is stuck on repeat. While trapped in The LOOP, he struggles to free himself from a glitch that forces him to re-live the same day over and over.
Download or read book Lucky Cat written by Laurel Wellman and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2004-08-19 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A popular symbol of prosperity and good fortune across Asia and around the world, Lucky Cat beckons good luck with his raised paw. Learn about this cheerful cat's significance, his origins in eighteenth-century Japan, and his fascinating history and folklore, as well as how to display your own Lucky Cat and invite good luck into your life. Includes: - Hand-painted Lucky Cat statue - Colorful display stand - 48-page illustrated book
Download or read book Fat Cats Lucky Dogs written by Barry Seltzer and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
