{"product_id":"9780804859561","title":"The Boy Who Drew Cats","description":"Author: Lafcadio Hearn\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804859561\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 12 May 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 48\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beloved Japanese folktale retold by Lafcadio Hearn and brought vividly to life by artist Anita Kreituse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are they going to do with that boy? A large farm family has been cursed: they have a son with artistic talent! Yet it's a very specific calling: he's obsessed with drawing cats. When they pack him off to the temple for some serious monk training, his doodling only increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut talent and fortitude save the day. Threatened by a ferocious rat goblin, his fantastic felines come to life in the night and defend their creator. These artsy kittens have real claws!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful testament to being yourself and finding your true calling, \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Drew Cats\u003c\/i\u003e will delight readers of all ages. Lafcadio Hearn's classic retelling finds the perfect pairing in Kreituse's fabulous and whimsical artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47845874106526,"sku":"ADS-9780804859561","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804859561.jpg?v=1781223595","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804859561","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}