Celebrate the timeless magic ofMy Neighbor Totoro with this enchanting novelization of the Studio Ghibli classic, featuring original illustrations by director Hayao Miyazaki and adapted by beloved childrens author Tsugiko Kubo.

When eleven-year-old Satsuki and her spirited younger sister Mei move to the countryside with their father, they find themselves in a creaky old house surrounded by mystery and wonder. As they adjust to rural life and cope with their mothers illness, the girls soon stumble upon a hidden world in the nearby forestwhere magical creatures dwell and one especially large, furry spirit named Totoro watches over them.

As the sisters navigate their new environment, Totoro and his whimsical friends become both comfort and adventure, leading them through moonlit rides in cat-shaped buses, rainy-day surprises, and the quiet magic of the natural world. But when Mei suddenly disappears, its up to Satsuki to rely on this new magicand her own courageto bring her sister home.

Filled with heart, hope, and wonder, this novel captures the spirit of a story that has touched generations around the world.