Description: A warm and gentle tale about a wolf and a goat—natural predator and prey—who become unlikely friends one stormy night due to a series of misunderstandings and fateful coincidences. This is 'The Story of Gabu and May,' a heartfelt series made up of six books that explores the true meaning of friendship through the unique and beautiful bond between a wolf and a goat. This beloved series has sold over 1.7 million copies in Japan and has even been featured in school textbooks. 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), was adapted into a television series broadcast on NHK in Japan, and an animated feature film was set to be released in theaters at the end of 2005. The series is illustrated by Hiroshi Abe, also known for the humorous picture book 'Zoo Story.' In 'The Story of Gabu and May,' his artwork captures a rough yet lively energy that brings the characters to life. Throughout the series, laugh-out-loud humor is balanced beautifully with moments that tug at the heartstrings. The series includes: 'On a Stormy Night,' 'An Outing,' 'A Promise on Rustling Hill,' 'The Goat Hunt,' 'Danger on Mugwort Hill,' and 'Goodbye, Gabu.' While the text length is well-suited for early elementary readers, this series is just as enjoyable for young children and adults alike. On a stormy night, Gabu the wolf and May the goat each take shelter in the same cabin to escape the rain. Without realizing that the other is a wolf or a goat, they talk through the night and become friends. As they part ways, they create a secret signal just for the two of them and promise to meet again on a clear day...