

Inspired by a Tibetan folktale, this is a pre-Ghibli Miyazaki story that will feel familiar to his fans. The stunning watercolors, the nature-magic commentary around environmentalism, it's all here. According to the translator a blend of this tale and Le Guin's Earthsea books are the foundation of the early Ghibli films. If you love Miyazaki, read this. If you don't yet love Miyazaki, read this and you soon will.