One of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved classics, Totoro celebrates its 25th anniversary!

The beloved animation classic by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, My Neighbor Totoro, is now a novel. This edition features original illustrations by Miyazaki himself, accompanying a story by veteran children’s author Tsugiko Kubo.

Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. Soon, in the woods behind their spooky old house, Satsuki and Mei discover a forest spirit 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.

Author/Artist: Tsugiko Kubo / Hayao Miyazaki
Grades: 1-2
Ages: 9-11
Publisher: Viz Media
Page Count: 192pp
Size: 5 x 7
Notes: hardcover
Date of Publication: October 1, 2013
ISBN: 978-1421561202