Customer Reviews

Why Cats Chase Mice (Japanese Fairy Tales (Unnumbered))

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It's not just another retelling of an old story. I can tell that the author asked the same question (Why cats chase mice?) to herself and her parents as she grew up, and obviously she liked and accepted the answer from the old tale. So did I. Reading this book, I sensed that the tale was well digested in herself over the years to the point she could tell it comfortably with her own wording and vivid imagination. She now tells and illustrates the story as if she does so to her own child. I love that. I recommend this book to all parents with small children, for it is not only a fun, colorful book but also offers the answer to one of "why?" questions that your children throw at you.

This is a wonderful book that our whole family enjoyed. The story is easy to follow and interesting. The illustration is simply magnificent--the details in all the facial expressions of the animals really added to the book.

My little girl does! It's like the Japanese version of Tom and Jerry; the animals' antics crack her up. This copy is already getting dog-eared (no pun intended). I hope there will be more to this series. Maybe one that explains why dogs chase their tails.

Vivid colors and carefully rendered illustration make this booka perfect addition to any child's library. Although it is based on aJapanese fairy tale, the story has a broad appeal to children of all nationalities. Everyone knows that cats chase mice. But has anyone ever asked why? Your child will also enjoy the illustrations of the friendly and lively looking animals.