Yuko-Chan and the Daruma Doll The Adventures of a Blind Japanese Girl Who Saves Her Village - Bilingual English and Japanese Text |
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| Author:
| Seki, Sunny |
| ISBN: | 978-4-8053-1187-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2012 |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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Retells the story about Yuko-chan, a little blind orphan-girl who demonstrates optimism and a spirit of survival throughout her adventures. Yuko-chan created the famous Daruma doll (a toy that arights itself no matter how many times it is tipped), upon seeing a real Daruma doll, readers will feel connected to the spirit it represents; a true symbol of resilience to never give up, no matter the obstacles.
"Seki tells us not only a beautiful story, but on every page he has...
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Retells the story about Yuko-chan, a little blind orphan-girl who demonstrates optimism and a spirit of survival throughout her adventures. Yuko-chan created the famous Daruma doll (a toy that arights itself no matter how many times it is tipped), upon seeing a real Daruma doll, readers will feel connected to the spirit it represents; a true symbol of resilience to never give up, no matter the obstacles.
"Seki tells us not only a beautiful story, but on every page he has richly painted images of Yuko-Chan, her Daruma Dolls, and her village that bring the words--both in English and in Japanese--to life." --Story Circle Book Reviews
"It's a lovely book that is wonderful to read again and again. It teaches wonderful lessons about being resourceful and brave. It is well told and entertaining. I love the positive story, the beautiful illustrations, and the introduction to some aspects of Japanese culture. At the end of the book there is a list of cultural notes that defines Daruma, Daruma Doll, the Daruma Doll Festival, Daruma Games, and Gourds." --The Picture Book Review