by Ed Young
Lord Cat has everything imaginable in his home on Hunger Mountain: the tallest pagoda to live in, the finest clothes to wear, and the most extravagant food. Most importantly to this story, Hunger Mountain has delicious rice to harvest and, sadly, much of this rice is wasted as it is washed down the Great River. When a drought and subsequent famine forces his workers to leave, Lord Cat is left without anyone to serve him. When the hungry cat wanders down the mountain to beg for food, he is led to a kind monk who feeds him a meal of the same rice Lord Cat wasted for years, teaching the greedy feline a valuable lesson.I loved this book! It sends a wonderful message about sharing as well as not being wasteful or greedy. Ed Young's beautiful collage illustrations are outstanding! The pictures incorporate such an engaging variety of color, pattern, and texture. I found myself going back and admiring the illustrations over and over again!
Author's website: http://edyoungart.com/
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