Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Bathtub Voyages Bathtub Voyages 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. OL15653054W
Tree of Cranes Tree of Cranes 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. … OL15688670W
Dr. Smith's safari Dr. Smith's safari Allen Say During a hunting trip in the jungle, a man is befriended by animals whose fears convince him to give up guns forever. OL15747349W
The boy in the garden The boy in the garden 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… OL15881901W
Drawing from memory Drawing from memory 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… OL16485884W
Erika-san Erika-san Allen Say After growing up, Erika becomes a teacher and fulfills a childhood dream by moving to Japan. OL18709856W
Grandfather's journey Grandfather's journey 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. OL19248W
Under the Cherry Blossom Tree Under the Cherry Blossom Tree 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. OL19254W
Emma's Rug Emma's Rug 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. OL19256W
The ink-keeper's apprentice The ink-keeper's apprentice Allen Say A 14-year-old boy lives on his own in Tokyo and becomes apprenticed to a famous Japanese cartoonist. OL19257W
River Dream River Dream Allen Say While sick in bed, a young boy opens a box from his uncle and embarks on a fantastical fishing trip. OL19258W