Picture Book ⑫ "The Sad Elephant" and "The Cat is Alive" - Set of 2 Books. Hardcover ・"The Sad Elephant" Yukio Tsuchiya, Motoichiro Takebe (Synopsis) At the end of the Pacific War, to prevent wild animals from escaping from Ueno Zoo, three elephants, for whom poisoned bait and injections were ineffective, were ultimately starved to death. This is a sad true story. This picture book depicts the reality of war, which involved innocent animals and caused many sacrifices, conveying the value of peace and the tragedy of war. ・"The Cat is Alive" Katsumoto Saotome, Seizo Tajima (Synopsis) This story depicts "Lightning," a stray cat, and her kittens struggling to survive under the harsh circumstances of the Tokyo air raids. The bond between parent and child, family love, and the tragedy of war are depicted with Seizo Tajima's powerful illustrations and Katsumoto Saotome's deep message based on his real experiences, conveying the resilience and value of life. These are very old books, and I hope to pass them on to the next person. Please read my profile. They have been stored for a long time in a bookshelf with glass doors. There is sun fading and yellowing on the cover, as well as scratches from storage. The cover has a dust jacket, but it is noticeably dirty. The inner pages show signs of aging, such as stains, yellowing, and page-turning wrinkles, but are generally in good condition. Please check the condition of the books in the images and purchase them with your understanding. I have inspected them, but I apologize if I missed anything. I hope you understand that these are old books. ⭕️ Please refrain from price negotiations. ⭕️ I do not sell them separately. ⭕️ For combined purchases, the shipping costs will vary, so please inquire in the comment section. No pets, no smokers. The covers have been wiped with a sodium hypochlorite disinfectant. #War #End of War #Records