Picture Book ⑫ "The Sad Elephant" and "The Cat is Alive" - Set of 2. Hardcover ・"The Sad Elephant" Yukio Tsuchiya, Motoichiro Takebe (Content) Based on the sad true story of the end of the Pacific War, where three elephants at Ueno Zoo were ultimately starved to death after poison bait and injections failed to work, in order to prevent the wild animals from escaping. This picture book depicts the reality of war, which involved innocent animals and created many victims, conveying the value of peace and the tragedy of war. ・"The Cat is Alive" Katsumoto Saotome, Seizo Tajima (Content) This story depicts "Lightning," a stray cat, and her children struggling to survive under the harsh circumstances of the Tokyo air raids. The bond between parents and children, 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 they can be passed on to the next person. Please read my profile. They have been stored in a bookshelf with glass doors for a long time. There is sun fading and yellowing on the covers, as well as scratches from storage. The dust jackets are attached, but they are noticeably dirty. The inner pages show signs of aging, such as stains, yellowing, and page-turning wrinkles, but overall, they are 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 hypochlorous acid disinfectant. #War #End of War #Records