Synopses & Reviews
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
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Molly Bang lives in Falmouth, Massachusetts.Molly Bang lives in Falmouth, Massachusetts.