The Furry-Legged Teapot retold by Tim Myers, illustrated by Robert McGuire

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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.