My Neighbor Totoro, novel by Tsugiko Kubo

This Holiday week curl up with all the family and return to the world of Hayao Miyazaki's beautiful Totoro.

Scattered with original Hayao Miyazaki artwork this novel version of the Ghibli classic is a gorgeous read to enjoy with even the youngest of children.

From the blurb;

'Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closter to their ailing mother. Soon, in the woods behind their spooky old house, Satsuki and Mei discover a forest spirt named Totoro. When Mei goes missing, it's up to Satsuki to find her sister, and she'll need help from some new, and magical, friends.'

Expert children's author Tsugiko Kubo perfectly captures the magic of the My Neighbor Totoro movie and translates it to the page with deft hands. Turning this gorgouse film experience into a brilliant family evening read to be enjoyed by all ages.

We give My Neighbour Totoro The Novel Five Stars

ISBN - 978-1-4215-6120-2 Hardback Cover Price - £10.99 First published in Japan by Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd 1988 English translation by Jim Hubbert