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Seki, Sunny
2 Reviews
(3)
K-3
When young farm boy Norihei saves a mythical water creature's life, they become fast friends. Kyu, the kappa, later returns the favor. The simple English/Japanese bilingual story works as both a morality play about the environment and also teaches Western audiences a bit about Japanese culture and mythology. Colorful illustrations and cultural notes are a welcome addition. Japanese text not evaluated.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
Seki, Sunny
Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll: The Adventures of a Blind Japanese Girl Who Saves Her Village
(4)
K-3
This original legend explains the creation of the Japanese daruma doll. When clever orphan Yuko-chan notices that her tea gourd, if dropped, tips upright again, her village becomes famous for making inspirational dolls out of gourds. The bilingual narrative is a little long and the message about perseverance isn't subtle, but the tale is engaging enough, with cheerful cartoon illustrations.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
2 reviews
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