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The Crane Girl
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A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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- ISBN
- 9781885008572
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lee & Low Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1885008570
ISBN-13
9781885008572
eBay Product ID (ePID)
227721314
Product Key Features
Book Title
Crane Girl
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Legends, Myths, Fables / Asian, Social Themes / Homelessness & Poverty, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General, Animals / Birds
Illustrator
Wong, Lin, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
15 oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2016-005452
TitleLeading
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Reviews
* "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations... More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal "The author has adapted several Japanese crane folktales to create a story of friendship, greed, and love. A young boy finds and releases a trapped crane, and it returns to him in the form of a girl. To repay the kindness shown to her, she offers to spin silk for the boy's father to sell under the condition that she be left alone while she works. When the father gets impatient and breaks into her workroom one day, they discover her secret and she decides to leave. The boy follows her, and the girl and her family welcome him into their world. The language is straightforward and the illustrations add authenticity to the words, conveying the plot beautifully." -- School Library Connection Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library, * "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations... More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal Freeman Book Award for East and Southeast Asian Children's Literature, National Consortium for Teaching About Asia Anne Izard's Storytellers' Choice Award, Westchester Library Association Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library, * "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations. . . More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal "The author has adapted several Japanese crane folktales to create a story of friendship, greed, and love. A young boy finds and releases a trapped crane, and it returns to him in the form of a girl. To repay the kindness shown to her, she offers to spin silk for the boy's father to sell under the condition that she be left alone while she works. When the father gets impatient and breaks into her workroom one day, they discover her secret and she decides to leave. The boy follows her, and the girl and her family welcome him into their world. The language is straightforward and the illustrations add authenticity to the words, conveying the plot beautifully." -- School Library Connection Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library, * A popular Japanese folk tale in which a crane pays back an obligation by becoming human is retold with an unusual ending and with haiku-sprinkled prose. In this version, Yasuhiro--a young man who lives with Ryota, his embittered, widowed father--carefully frees an enormous crane from a trap pinning its foot to the snow-covered, "sharp buckwheat stubble of the landlord's field." As the crane flies away, Yasuhiro heads for home with firewood he has been gathering. Two nights later a beautiful maiden appears at the door, asking for a place to live in exchange for labor. Ryota accepts her offer, warning her that she must work hard and not be lazy or steal. When Ryota's own attempts to find manual labor dwindle, the maiden, who calls herself Hiroko, offers to weave silk for him to sell, with the caveat that neither he nor Yasuhiro open the door of the weaving room while she is inside. The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations. Although it's a bit hard to believe that strapping Yasuhiro does little to bring home the tofu, the story otherwise rings satisfyingly true. More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections. -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal "The author has adapted several Japanese crane folktales to create a story of friendship, greed, and love. A young boy finds and releases a trapped crane, and it returns to him in the form of a girl. To repay the kindness shown to her, she offers to spin silk for the boy's father to sell under the condition that she be left alone while she works. When the father gets impatient and breaks into her workroom one day, they discover her secret and she decides to leave. The boy follows her, and the girl and her family welcome him into their world. The language is straightforward and the illustrations add authenticity to the words, conveying the plot beautifully." -- School Library Connection Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library, * "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations. . . More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal Anne Izard's Storytellers' Choice Award, Westchester Library Association Freeman Book Award for East and Southeast Asian Children's Literature, National Consortium for Teaching About Asia Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library, * "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations. . . More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal Anne Izard's Storytellers' Choice Award Winner 2017 - Westchester Library Association Freeman Book Award for East and Southeast Asian Children's Literature Winner 2017 - National Consortium for Teaching About Asia, * "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations... More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal Freeman Book Award for East and Southeast Asian Children's Literature, National Consortium for Teaching About Asia Anne Izard's Storytellers' Choice Award Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library, * "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations... More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal "The author has adapted several Japanese crane folktales to create a story of friendship, greed, and love. A young boy finds and releases a trapped crane, and it returns to him in the form of a girl. To repay the kindness shown to her, she offers to spin silk for the boy's father to sell under the condition that she be left alone while she works. When the father gets impatient and breaks into her workroom one day, they discover her secret and she decides to leave. The boy follows her, and the girl and her family welcome him into their world. The language is straightforward and the illustrations add authenticity to the words, conveying the plot beautifully." -- School Library Connection Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library, * "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations. . . More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal Anne Izard's Storytellers' Choice Award Winner - Westchester Library Association Freeman Book Award for East and Southeast Asian Children's Literature Winner - National Consortium for Teaching About Asia, * "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations... More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal Anne Izard's Storytellers' Choice Award Winner - Westchester Library Association Freeman Book Award for East and Southeast Asian Children's Literature Winner - National Consortium for Teaching About Asia, * "The polished, full-color illustrations, strongly reminiscent of art by the fairy-tale illustrator Adrienne Segur, complement the lyrical text. Interspersed, color-coded haiku reveal the characters' unspoken thoughts, adding an excellent dimension with potential for drama-group presentations. . . More from this team would be a welcome addition to folk-tale collections." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This well-crafted tale offers students an introduction to traditional Japanese culture and folklore and should be a welcome addition in public and school libraries." -- School Library Journal Freeman Book Award for East and Southeast Asian Children's Literature, National Consortium for Teaching About Asia Anne Izard's Storytellers' Choice Award, Westchester Library Association Top 10 Favorites, New York Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids, Evanston Public Library
Grade From
First Grade
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Grade To
Fifth Grade
Synopsis
In this magical retelling of a Japanese folktale, a mysterious girl weaves silk to help repay the kindness of a boy and his father until the father's greed finally exposes her secret. While gathering firewood, Yasuhiro comes upon an injured crane hidden in the snow. He rescues and comforts the bird, then watches as it flies away over the wintry hills. The next night, a mysterious young girl arrives at Yasuhiro's home seeking shelter from the cold. The boy and his father welcome the girl, named Hiroko, to stay with them. When Hiroko notices that Yasuhiro's father is struggling to earn money, she offers to weave silk for him to sell. After the fabric fetches a good price, the boy's father becomes impatient for more silk, and his greed has a life-changing effect on them all. Lyrical storytelling deftly interwoven with original haiku create a magical adaptation of a popular Japanese folktale--an inspirational story of friendship and the power of kindness to transform lives., In this magical retelling of a Japanese folktale, a mysterious girl weaves silk to help repay the kindness of a boy and his father until the father's greed finally exposes her secret., While gathering firewood, Yasuhiro comes upon an injured crane hidden in the snow. He rescues and comforts the bird, then watches it fly away. The next night, a mysterious young girl arrives at Yasuhiro's home seeking shelter from the cold. The boy and his father welcome the girl, named Hiroko, to stay with them. But when Hiroko notices that Yasuhiro's father is struggling to earn money, she offers to weave silk for him to sell. After the fabric fetches a good price, the boy's father becomes impatient for more silk, and his greed has a life-changing effect on them all. Lyrical storytelling deftly interwoven with original haiku create a magical adaptation of popular Japanese folktales--an inspirational story of friendship and the power of kindness to transform lives.
LC Classification Number
PZ8.1.M29767Cr 2016
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- e***- (86)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFantastic experience all around! The transaction was fast and easy, with smooth communication every step of the way. The item arrived quickly, was securely packaged, and matched the description perfectly. Seller was responsive, helpful, and clearly cares about providing great service. One of the best eBay sellers I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with. 10 out of 10—highly recommended! Would absolutely buy from again without hesitation. Thanks so much!
- e***o (893)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook arrived well-packaged and in fine condition. But a comment is in order about the tracking. Piss-poor! Labeled 'UPS', but delivered by USPS. The tracking says it's still on the way despite being delivered yesterday. Several "Delivery dates" were posted on their site, which came and went. The 'Contact information' said that calling them would yield nothing more than their site offered, which was nothing. So, pleased by the product and packaging, my only complaint being of the tracking.
- t***t (114)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShipped quickly, well packed, and in advertised condition. It was listed as being in good condition and, other than a big crease in the back cover, the rest of the book was in very good condition so the description was accurate. I also bought another book from the seller and that one was better than advertised condition so this is a very good seller.
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