Tree of cranes

Zusatztext "A gift from artist to child that indicates a ripe maturity in both its illustrative and textual elements. Serving as a bridge between American and Japanese cultures, . . . understated and pristine, Tree of Cranes is the achievement of a master in his prime, one of the best picture books of this or any other year." Horn Book, Starred Informationen zum Autor Allen Say  was born in Yokohama, Japan, and came to the United States when he was sixteen. His many treasured books for children include  Tree of Cranes ,  Allison , and the Caldecott Medal–winning  Grandfather's Journey . He lives in Portland, Oregon. Klappentext As a young Japanese boy recovers from a bad chill, his mother busily folds origami paper into delicate silver cranes in preparation for the boy's very first Christmas. Perfect for holiday storytime and family readingFilled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the seasonA delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere Zusammenfassung As a young Japanese boy recovers from a bad chill, his mother busily folds origami paper into delicate silver cranes in preparation for the boy's very first Christmas. Perfect for holiday storytime and family reading Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season A delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere

Product details

• Authors: Allen Say
• Assisted by: Allen Say (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.10.2009
• EAN: 9780547248301
• ISBN: 978-0-547-24830-1
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Christmas, Hallowe’en, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Birthdays, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Love & Romance, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween, JUVENILE FICTION: People & Places / Asia, JUVENILE FICTION: Books & Libraries, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / Asia, National / Constitution Days, JUVENILE FICTION: Activity Books / Coloring, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories