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Hachiko Waits

By: Leslea Newman
Narrated by: James Yaegashi
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Every morning in the Japanese town of Shibuya, Professor Ueno awakens and is greeted by his loyal Akita dog, Hachiko. They enjoy a breakfast together before the professor leaves to catch the train to the school where he teaches. And Hachiko sits at the station eagerly awaiting his master’s return. Then one afternoon Professor Ueno does not return. And Hachiko waits. Days and weeks pass and still no one - not even the young boy Yasuo who comes to care for him - can persuade the faithful dog to leave his post. Years go by and yet still he waits. In time, Hachiko will come to be remembered and honored throughout Japan for his singular devotion.

Poet, author, and animal advocate Lesleá Newman earned an ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Honor and scores of other accolades for this touching tale based on a true story. Sprinkled throughout with Japanese vocabulary words, this audio production serves as an excellent introduction to a different culture while simultaneously illustrating the universality of human emotions.

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Very touching story told a little differently than the movie; chockful of life lessons for all!!

The human-animal bond beautifully illustrated!!

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Sad and poignant tale of love and life. The loyalty and love of a pet.

Loyalty

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I loved this book. Very touching. Hachiko's devotion is inspiring. If everyone acted as Hachiko did the world would be a better place.

Great Book!

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This is pleasant story based on the life of Hachiko. It defines the decision and loyalty of a fog to his owner. I enjoyed the story and will introduce it to my grandchildren.

Sweet Story of Loyalty, and Devotion

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I have read a book about this sweet and devoted dog that is more of an biography. This was a sweet story but the other was the actual story.

Sweet Story

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One of my favorite stories. It's so bittersweet. It follows the movie closely.

Hachiko was very special and beloved my everyone that knew of him.

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