Description: The heartwarming and simple 'Gabu and Mei Story' follows a wolf and a goat—natural predator and prey—who become friends and protect their friendship after a chance 'misunderstanding' and 'perfect circumstance' on a stormy night. The series consists of six volumes in total. Through the wolf and goat's unique and beautiful meeting, it captures the true essence of friendship. Having sold over 1.7 million copies in Japan and even featured in school textbooks, it is a truly renowned work. Since the first volume, , was published in 1994, a total of 1.75 million copies (as of February 2005) have been sold. 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, known for the humorous picture book . In the 'Gabu and Mei Story' series, his art shows a rough yet lively energy. The series is filled throughout with moments of laugh-out-loud humor and touching, heartfelt emotion. It is made up of , , , , , and . While the text length is well-suited for early elementary readers, it is just as enjoyable for young children and adults alike. On a stormy night, Gabu the wolf and Mei the goat take shelter from the rain in the same cabin. Without realizing that one is a wolf and the other a goat, they talk and become friends. As they part ways, Gabu and Mei decide on a secret signal between just the two of them, and promise to meet again on a clear day...