The Paper Crane by Molly Bang
A beautifully illustrated retelling of an ancient Japanese folktale by Molly Bang, the celebrated creator of numerous picture books including the Caldecott Honor Books Ten, Nine, Eight; The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher; and When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry . . .
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. The Paper Crane 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."--The Horn Book. "An enchanting book."--School Library Journal
Supports the Common Core State Standards
MOLLY BANG is the author and illustrator of over twenty books, including three Caldecott Honor books: When Sophie Gets Angry--Very, Really Angry..., Ten, Nine, Eight, and The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher. In Massachusetts, she lives near the coast.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780688073336 |
| ISBN 10 | 0688073336 |
| Title | The Paper Crane |
| Author | Molly Bang |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 1987-07-15 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (Picture Book) 1986 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |