The Paper Crane: An Illustrated Japanese Folktale About a Magical Crane That Comes Alive for Children (Ages 4-8) (Reading Rainbow Book)

The Paper Crane: An Illustrated Japanese Folktale About a Magical Crane That Comes Alive for Children (Ages 4-8) (Reading Rainbow Book)

<p>A beautifully illustrated retelling of an ancient Japanese folktale by Molly Bang, the celebrated creator of numerous picture books including the Caldecott Honor Books <em>Ten, Nine, Eight</em>; <em>The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher</em>; and <em>When Sophie Gets Angry€"Really, Really Angry . . .</em> </p><p>Business returns to a once-prosperous restaurant when a mysterious stranger pays for his meal with a magical paper crane that comes alive and dances. <em>The Paper Crane</em> is illustrated with cut-paper collages and paintings. It is a wonderful book to use with children learning about patterns in storytelling. "A delight to the eye and imagination."€"<em>The Horn Book</em>. "An enchanting book."€"<em>School Library Journal</em></p><p>Supports the Common Core State Standards</p>