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The Boy Who Drew Cats
- By: David Johnson
- Narrated by: William Hurt
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story5 out of 5 stars 21
Actor William Hurt reads this story of a small Japanese boy whose only interest is drawing pictures of cats, even while everyone else in the village is struggling to defeat a mysterious demon that plagues the countryside. Although first seen as entirely useless, it is the boy's peculiar talent that ultimately restores prosperity to the land. This haunting and enchanting folktale about finding your place in the world resonates with deep respect for and appreciation of the Japanese culture.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of my favorites as a kid
- By Xander and Isabel on 07-25-23
- The Boy Who Drew Cats
- By: David Johnson
- Narrated by: William Hurt
One of my favorites as a kid
Reviewed: 07-25-23
In the late 90’s and early 00’s I used to fall asleep to Rabbit Ears stories on CD. So happy to have found them all on audible so that I can play them for my kids now. Brings back happy memories. The production is truly incredible, just the pinnacle. The music is lovely to listen to as well.
I find this one especially soothing.
Upon revisiting this story I have to wonder if the boy who drew cats is maybe neurodivergent. He is described as bright and clever, struggles to do mundane tasks such as gathering food and copying scrolls, but seems involuntarily hyper focused on his special interest, even when it is not socially acceptable. This proves to be his superpower in the end. I love this story from that perspective.
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