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My Neighbor Totoro Picture Book by Hayao Miyazaki

My Neighbor Totoro Picture Book

Hayao Miyazaki

VIZ Media LLC · Print & ebook · October 1, 2013

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring My Neighbor Totoro Picture Book.

Media Tie-InsAsian Myths & LegendsClassic Adaptations
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Who it’s for
Movie artwork and character dialogue make this illustrated companion a way to revisit Totoro’s adventures.
Themes
Sibling trust, Family and an ailing parent, Magical forest adventures
Genres
Media Tie-Ins, Asian Myths & Legends, Classic Adaptations

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About this book

One of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved classics, Totoro celebrates its 25th anniversary! The companion book to the beloved animation classic My Neighbor Totoro, by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring artwork taken directly from the movie, this updated edition will allow parents and children to relive Totoro's magical adventures with scene-by-scene illustrations and character dialogue.

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The companion book to the beloved animation classic My Neighbor Totoro, by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki. Featuring artwork taken directly from the movie, this updated edition will allow parents and children to relive Totoro's magical adventures with scene-by-scene illustrations and character dialogue. Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. While their father is working, the girls explore their sprawling old house and the forest and fields that surround it. Soon, Satsuki and Mei discover Totoro, a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees and the clouds--and teaches them a lesson about trusting one another.

A Story in Pictures

Movie artwork and character dialogue make this illustrated companion a way to revisit Totoro’s adventures.

Come here for

  • Scene-by-scene illustrations drawn from the film
  • A shared read for parents and children

Expect

  • A magical forest spirit and adventures through trees and clouds
  • A gentle thread of sisterly trust

Where it sits

Media Tie-Ins41%
Asian Myths & Legends35%
Classic Adaptations28%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • General Manga
  • Tie-In Comics
  • Director Studies
Authors
Hayao Miyazaki
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Published
October 1, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Sibling trust · Family and an ailing parent · Magical forest adventures
Reading lane
General Manga