The Furry-Legged Teapot
By (Author) Tim Myers
Illustrated by Robert McGuire
Amazon Publishing
Two Lions
13th August 2013
United States
Children
Fiction
Paperback
32
Yoshi the tanuki-a Japanese raccoon-dog-learns how to magically transform himself into anything, even a teapot. But what happens when he can't change back This is the tale of the teapot-tanuki's adventures, from the day he leaves his family to the day he meets the Emperor himself. What will it take for this teapot to become a tanuki again Only the Emperor's grandson knows the answer. Asian-influenced illustrations using vibrant acrylic paints bring the mythical tanuki to life. An author's note is included.
Author Tim Myers is a writer, storyteller, and songwriter living in Santa Clara, California, who admits that he, too, has somewhat furry legs. But he hasnt been able to change himself into anything elseyet. He is also the author of Basho and the Fox, Basho and the River Stones and Tanukis Gift: A Japanese Tale.