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Cat Who Went to Heaven
Cat Who Went to Heaven | Elizabeth Coatsworth
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A Newberry Medal Winner This timeless fable has been a classic since its first publication in 1930, and this beautifully reillustrated edition brings the magic and wonder of the tale to a new generation of readers. In ancient Japan, a struggling artist is angered when his housekeeper brings home a tiny white cat he can barely afford to feed. But when the village's head priest commissions a painting of the Buddha for a healthy sum, the artist softens toward the animal he believes has brought him luck. According to legend, the proud and haughty cat was denied the Buddha's blessing for refusing to accept his teachings and pay him homage. So when the artist, moved by compassion for his pet, includes the cat in his painting, the priest rejects the work and decrees that it must be destroyed. It seems the artist's life is ruined as well--until he is rewarded for his act of love by a Buddhist miracle.
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HeyT
Cat Who Went to Heaven | Elizabeth Coatsworth
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Slowish reading week with only a short book finished but I am making progress on Black Prism.

#WeeklyForecast
I want to at least hit 50% in Black Prism this week. It's doable I just really have to get back into the reading mood. My work week ends early though so hopefully I'll have time to focus.

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HeyT
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This was a very quick read that kept me company while I was in the completely empty children‘s department at work tonight. I don‘t think I could live with a cat as perfect as the one in this book though. I did enjoy the Buddhist tales being shown as the artist immersed himself in his painting.

sarahbellum I remember loving this one as a kid ☺️ 2y
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Lrobertson
The Cat Who Went to Heaven | Lynd Ward, Elizabeth Coatsworth
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This F book is written by Elizabeth Coatsworth and illustrated by Lynd Ward is a Caldecott Medal winner. When a struggling Japanese artist becomes the owner of an unwanted cat, he is not very happy. But, when he then gets asked to make a piece featuring Budha, for a large amount of money, he begins to believe the cat is good luck. When he adds the cat in the art, it is denied. This story shows that love and passion are more important than money.

Lrobertson #ucflae3414f19 This book would be best used for PR/ LC. This site has some lesson planshttps://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=1233. ESOL Strategies 38: Use student pairs for team learning, especially for reports, experiments
and projects. UDL 8.3: Foster collaboration and community
(edited) 5y
DrSpalding I like the idea of partner reading and that certainly works with 8.3. 5y
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Booksbymybed
The Cat Who Went to Heaven | Lynd Ward, Elizabeth Coatsworth
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Some of the books kids read in August

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GatheringBooks
The Cat Who Went to Heaven | Lynd Ward, Elizabeth Coatsworth
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#AugustIsATrip Day 5: Iphigene describes The Cat Who Went To #Heaven as a simple parable that allows its reader to reflect and reconsider the true meaning of love, compassion, and mercy. Full review here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-4tK

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So pretty 😽😽 6y
vkois88 Love the cover 6y
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Lynnsoprano
The Cat Who Went to Heaven | Lynd Ward, Elizabeth Coatsworth
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Although I only posted pictures of Trixie, my son‘s cat, when we visited with them, she was very definitely one of the #catsofLitsy. She loved to curl up with me while I read, and was very good at turning pages before I was ready. She passed away this past Saturday, and she is leaving a big hole in our family.

jpmcwisemorgan I‘m sorry for your loss. 7y
AmyG Oh no. I‘m so sorry. 😪 7y
CocoReads I‘m so sorry. 7y
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FlowerFairy So very sorry for your family‘s loss 7y
TrishB Sorry 😔 7y
DGRachel I‘m so sorry for your loss. All these sweet babies crossing the rainbow bridge lately. It breaks my heart, but maybe they‘re having a #petsoflitsy party. I like that idea. {{hugs}} 7y
Swe_Eva Sorry to hear your reading buddy is gone. 💔 7y
Lynnsoprano @DGRachel That‘s a very comforting idea😘 7y
Redwritinghood 💔💔 7y
SqueakyChu So sad. I lost a favorite feral cat this winter. I still feel sad about that. Your son‘s cat Trixie was beautiful. (edited) 7y
cobwebmoth Sorry for your loss. 7y
Susanita I‘m so sorry. 😢 7y
BookwormAHN Sorry for your loss, sending hugs 💔 7y
Lcsmcat I‘m so sorry. 💔 7y
LauraBeth So sorry to hear - she looks like she was loved a lot 💔 7y
JessClark78 So sorry for your loss. 💔🌹 7y
OrangeMooseReads I‘m so sorry 💔 7y
Captivatedbybooks Hugs!!! So sorry for you loss 7y
Jas16 So sorry 7y
rabbitprincess I'm sorry for your loss. She was adorable ♥️♥️ 7y
Susannah She looks like a very sweet girl. I‘m so sorry. 7y
stacybmartin I‘m so sorry to hear of your loss - sending hugs and love to you and your family. 💜💜💜 7y
batsy So sorry. 7y
ValerieAndBooks So sorry about Trixie 😢 7y
Bookzombie I‘m so sorry. ❤️ 7y
TK-421 So sorry for your loss 😥 7y
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WarpedSweetness
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I read these books when I was kid. I didn't realize they were from the 1930s. The tagged book was so cute. I completely forgot I read it, but the moment I saw the title and cover I remembered it.

#Publishinthe1930s #UncannyOctober @RealLifeReading

ReadingSusan I love The Tangled Web!! 7y
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MoniqueChristine
The Cat Who Went to Heaven | Lynd Ward, Elizabeth Coatsworth
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#whereiread #riotgrams Little Cat is keeping my reading spot warm. I like to sit on my comfy couch, throw a blanket over my legs and sip my tea while catching up on my latest book. During the day, sunlight streams in from our large, living room window. The cat's fountain gives the room the meditative sound of running water. It's the perfect spot! :D