{"product_id":"my-neighbor-totoro-picture-book-new-edition-9781421561226","title":"My Neighbor Totoro Picture Book: New Edition","description":"One of Studio Ghibli's most beloved classics, Totoro celebrates its 25th anniversary  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe companion book to the beloved animation classic \u003ci\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro, \u003c\/i\u003eby legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eFeaturing 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe companion book to the beloved animation classic \u003ci\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro, \u003c\/i\u003eby legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eFeaturing 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEleven-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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's most beloved animation directors. In 2005 he was awarded the Venice International Film Festival's Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement, and his Studio Ghibli received the festival's Osella Award for overall achievement in 2004. Miyazaki's films include \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the 2002 Academy Award(R) for Best Animated Feature Film, as well as \u003ci\u003eCastle in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKiki's Delivery Service\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePonyo\u003c\/i\u003e, all of which have received great acclaim in the U.S. Miyazaki's other achievements include the highly regarded manga series \u003ci\u003eNausica? of the Valley of the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStarting Point: 1979-1996, \u003c\/i\u003e a collection of essays, interviews, and memoirs that chronicle his early career and the development of his theories of animation. Both are published in English by VIZ Media.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Viz Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186609324306,"sku":"9781421561226","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b15cbe5f-8d03-4562-96d7-797c0f1d993d.jpg?v=1744628053","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-neighbor-totoro-picture-book-new-edition-9781421561226","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}