Three Samurai Cats: A Story from Japan by Eric A. Kimmel

Title: Three Samurai Cats: A Story from Japan

Author:    Eric A. Kimmel   

Illustrator:     Mordicai Gerstein  

Publisher:     Holiday House Books

Year: 2003

Awards/Accolades:

Best Children's Books of the Year, 2004 ; Bank Street College of Education

Summary:

When a rat becomes a nuisance in the castle, the lord asks for a samurai cat to get rid of it. The first two come and use force, but cannot get rid of the rat. The third seems to do nothing, but is successful. Why? 

Use in Classroom/Library:

Read aloud

Curriculum Connections:

Traditional Tales

Special Features:

Author's note on Zen connection

This title is in the Knox County Public Library.