A monk leads a simple life. He studies his books late into the evening
and searches for truth in their pages. His cat, Pangur, leads a simple
life, too, chasing prey in the darkness. As night turns to dawn, Pangur
leads his companion to the truth he has been seeking.
The White Cat and the Monk is a retelling of the classic Old Irish
poem "Pangur Bán." With Jo Ellen Bogart's simple and elegant narration
and Sydney Smith's classically inspired images, this contemplative story
pays tribute to the wisdom of animals and the wonders of the natural
world.