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Bathtub Voyages
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Gail Gibbons,Pat Cherr,Pam Conrad,Marc Brown,Allen Say,Laurie Krasny Brown,Gus Gedatus,Ezra Jack Keats |
Readings for children. Stories and activities meant to foster reading habits. |
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Tree of Cranes
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Allen Say |
In this radiant tale, a young boy in Japan celebrates his very first Christmas. Two cultures joyously combine for the day as the boy's mother shares a glimpse of her American childhood with her son. … |
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Dr. Smith's safari
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Allen Say |
During a hunting trip in the jungle, a man is befriended by animals whose fears convince him to give up guns forever. |
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The boy in the garden
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Allen Say |
While his father visits Mr. Ozu to convey traditional New Year greetings, Jiro wanders out to the garden drawn to a life-like statue of a tall bird which reminds him of the "Grateful Crane" story tha… |
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Drawing from memory
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Allen Say |
"Caldecott Medalist Allen Say presents a stunning graphic novel chronicling his journey as an artist during WWII, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan's premier cartoonistDRAWING FROM MEMORY… |
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Erika-san
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Allen Say |
After growing up, Erika becomes a teacher and fulfills a childhood dream by moving to Japan. |
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Grandfather's journey
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Allen Say |
A Japanese American man recounts his grandfather's journey to America which he later also undertakes, and the feelings of being torn by a love for two different countries. |
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Under the Cherry Blossom Tree
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Allen Say |
A cherry tree growing from the top of the wicked landlord's head is the beginning of his misfortunes and a better life for the poor villagers. |
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Emma's Rug
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Allen Say |
A young artist finds that her creativity comes from within when the rug that she had always relied upon for inspiration is destroyed. |
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The ink-keeper's apprentice
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Allen Say |
A 14-year-old boy lives on his own in Tokyo and becomes apprenticed to a famous Japanese cartoonist. |
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River Dream
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Allen Say |
While sick in bed, a young boy opens a box from his uncle and embarks on a fantastical fishing trip. |
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