Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.
Sadako
Asia
Materials from Asia
Ho-Limlim/Rabbit
After one last foray far from his home, an aging rabbit decides he prefers to rest in his own garden and let his children and grandchildren bring him good things to eat.
The Friends
In this award-winning book from Japan, three young boys curious about death learn–and teach–some valuable lessons about life and friendship.
The Adventure of Momotaro, The Peach Boy (Kodansha Bilingual Children’s Classics)
Perhaps the most beloved of all Japanese folk tales is the story of Momotaro, the boy born from a peach. Momotaro’s expedition to the Land of the Demons, accompanied by his faithful companions, the Dog, the Monkey, and the Pheasant, is filled with fun and excitement for all young readers. One of five of the best-loved stories from Kodansha’s Children’s Classics series, printed in a smaller format with the original Japanese beside the English translation – and all with the same illustrations.
The Five Chinese Brothers (Paperstar)
Five brothers who look just alike outwit the executioner by using their extraordinary individual talents.
Beyond the Great Mountains
Lyrical text and illustrations featuring Chinese characters and paper collage introduce the beauty and richness of China.
The Seven Chinese Brothers (Blue Ribbon Book)
Seven Chinese brothers elude execution by virtue of their extraordinary individual qualities. With humor and wit, internationally acclaimed author Margaret Mahy captures the courageous adventures of seven brothers who use their supernatural gifts to overpower a cruel emperor.
Chinese Mythology
“This slim book offers high visual interest along with concise introductions to an important body of myths. . . . Full-page and vignette illustrations in traditional style with strong ink lines emphasize vitality and movement. Chen’s evocative and richly colored paintings add value to this compact edition.”-“School Library Journal”
Six Words, Many Turtles, and Three Days in Hong Kong
Describes the daily activities, school work, and family life of an eight-year-old Chinese girl living in Hong Kong.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar/English/Chinese
Chinese edition of A Very Hungry Caterpillar, who bites into everything including the pages of this book! A colorful, fun book complete with holes! In Chinese.