My grandmother recently left me her entire collection of picture books and children's literature. The entire collection is comprised of over 300 books. I am attempting to read as many as possible in 2014.
Here's another book I read and liked as a kid. This one stands up to rereading though. I love that the cat isn't some noble beast, but is irked at his humble monk companion.
Aki Sogabe's illustrations are beautiful as always.