The second story of the Utangtangtang Meow Reading Book!

"Woodangtangtang Meow" is a popular picture book series that has sold over 2.5 million copies in Japan alone.
It is receiving much love throughout Asia, including our country.
The "Woodangtangtang Meow" series has arrived as a 'first reading book'.
This is a truly welcome gift for children who grew up reading the “Woodangtangtang Meow” picture book series.
Are you worried about the sudden increase in posts? Don't worry.
For children who are just starting to read on their own, author Noriko Kudo has written stories using easy words and short sentences.
Moreover, it is a great book for adding enjoyment to reading, as once you finish one book, you will immediately look forward to the next one.
Of course, you can still enjoy reading it even if you haven't read the "Woodangtangtang Meow" picture book series.


I went out to see the world and ended up penniless!

The mischievous kittens each carried a bundle of treasures they had found in a cave at the end of the sea and set out to explore the world.
The cats' greatest pleasure is to visit the most famous restaurant and eat the most famous fish dish wherever they go.
But, as I ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day until my legs broke, I soon ran out of treasure.


The first place the cats, clutching their hungry bellies, went to was the poor rat country.
The King of the Mouse Kingdom is saddened by the disappearance of all the children in the country, but he willingly shares bread with the cats.
The cats set out again, following the words of the King of Mouse Country, who said that there would be jobs in the neighboring country.
But no matter how far I go, I cannot see the neighboring country, and even the bread I received from the King of the Rat Country runs out.


The cats wandering through the dark forest, drawn by a delicious scent, found themselves in an old mansion surrounded by high rock walls! The delicious aroma was wafting from the mansion's kitchen.
The cats can't stand it any longer and start gorging themselves on a large pot of fish soup.
But no matter how much I eat, the soup never diminishes.
“Ah, I’m full.
“I can’t eat any more!” The moment the cats raise both hands and feet, the golden wizard, the owner of the mansion, appears.
Then he asks the cats to become the chefs of the mansion.
The wizard is incredibly kind, and the magic pot overflows with delicious soup... but... there's something fishy about the mansion.
Is it okay for the cats to stay in this mansion?

Now we know how to share and give!

In the fairy tale series, the eight kittens show a side of themselves that is rarely seen in picture book series.
If the picture book series fully satisfied children's desire to 'do whatever they want,' the fairy tale book series goes one step further and addresses children's ultimate goal of 'growing up.'


Of course, just like in the previous work, the cats are true to their instincts and cannot hold back on what they are curious about, what they want to eat, or what they want to do.
Because of that personality that doesn't know 'moderate', this time I ended up penniless on my trip.
But on the way to find a job, he shows a different side than before.
He gives the last of his bread to the dwarf who keeps shouting, “I’m so hungry! I’m so hungry!” just like the cat of the past.
That's not all.
Just because I'm bored, I polish the soot-covered magic pots, knives, and water jugs until they sparkle like new.
In an attempt to save the children of the Rat Kingdom, he breaks his promise with the Golden Wizard and searches every nook and cranny of the mansion.
More crucial than that… … check it out in the book,

The reason why cats were able to grow like this is because they were given the opportunity to freely commit crimes and turn back from their mistakes.
As we reflect on our own actions, consider the situations of others, and correct our mistakes, our thoughts become deeper and our hearts become broader.
Not only did we have to give credit to Mr. Mongmong, who always gave the cats a chance despite being beaten up time and time again, but we also couldn't leave out the contributions of others who extended a helping hand to the cats in danger.
In the episode "The Cake Got Big," Mami returned the kittens who had shrunk to the size of ants to their original form; in the episode "The Ice Cream Is Frozen," the little penguin Top saved the kittens from freezing to death; and in this story, the King of the Mouse Kingdom willingly gave them food even though they were poor themselves.

Now, the cats know how to share and give to others.
Even that appearance is so adorable, like the older children in the kindergarten class imitating adults.
Even children won't hate the sight of these cats that have grown to a size like this.
Plants need not only sunlight and nutrients but also time to wait for their sprouts to sprout.
I wish children, like kittens, were given the opportunity to be mischievous and time to reflect.
Then, at some point, won't they show us that they have grown up amazingly like cats?

Read independently with the rambunctious cats!

"The Meow and the Sea Monster" is a book that helps children grow not only in content but also in form.
It's a fairy tale written with easy words and short sentences for children who are just starting to read on their own.

Of course, compared to the picture book series, there is a lot of text, so it may be a difficult challenge for children who are just starting to read books on their own.
Although it is written with easy words and short sentences, there are some difficult words and expressions that the author intentionally inserted.
He said that he thought that if not from books, where else would children learn such words?
But just as the eight kittens bravely embarked on their adventure, children will soon find themselves immersed in the joy of reading if they dare to open the book.


You don't have to read it in one sitting.
If there are words you don't know, you can skip them or ask your parents.
Either way, by the time you finish your exciting adventure with the kittens, you'll be even bigger than before.