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40 pp.
| Shen's |
March, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-885008-57-2$18.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lin Wang.
This lyrical adaptation of a popular Japanese folkloric theme is enhanced by original haiku, written in the voices of the crane girl, the boy who rescues her and later becomes a crane himself (in Manley's version), and the greedy father who opens the door against the girl's wishes as she weaves. Accomplished watercolors contain historical details of Japan. Comprehensive author's notes included.