Description: A wolf and a goat—natural predator and prey—become unlikely friends through a series of misunderstandings and fateful coincidences on a stormy night. This is the warm and gentle 'Gabu and Mei's Story' series, made up of six books in all. Through the wolf and goat's unique and beautiful encounter, the series gets to the very heart of what friendship truly means. The series has sold over 1.7 million copies in Japan and is even featured in Japanese school textbooks, making it a beloved classic. Since the first book, 'On a Stormy Night,' was published in 1994, the series has sold a total of 1.75 million copies (as of February 2005). The story was adapted for television by Japan's NHK, and a theatrical animated film was scheduled for release in late 2005. The series is illustrated by Hiroshi Abe, also known for his humorous picture book 'Zoo Story.' In 'Gabu and Mei's Story,' his artwork carries a bold, lively energy that brings the tale to life. Throughout the series, laugh-out-loud humor is balanced beautifully with touching, heartfelt moments. The series includes: 'On a Stormy Night,' 'The Outing,' 'The Promise on Swaying Hill,' 'The Goat Hunt,' 'Danger on Mugwort Hill,' and 'Goodbye, Gabu.' While the text length is well-suited for early elementary readers, the story is just as meaningful and enjoyable for young children and adults alike. One stormy night, Gabu the wolf and Mei the goat each take shelter from the rain in the same small cabin. Unaware that the other is a wolf—or a goat—they strike up a conversation in the dark and become friends. As they part ways, Gabu and Mei create a secret signal just for the two of them, and promise to meet again on a clear day...