
She waits under the eaves of a small shrine, cleaning her face and whiskers as best she can with her paw. One day, a great storm passes through the village, and Tama is caught in the rain outside the temple. In a small Japanese village, a poor monk and his cat Tama live a simple life at the Kotoku Monastery.

Maneki Neko: The Tale of the Beckoning Cat by Susan Lendroth and Kathryn Otoshi How the old couple came to have just one cat to call their own is a classic tale that has been loved for generations. They decided to get a cat, but when the old man went out searching, he found not one cat, but millions and billions and trillions of cats! Unable to decide which one would be the best pet, he brought them all home.

Once upon a time there was an old man and an old woman who were very lonely. By signing up you agree to our terms of use Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox.
