The Paper Crane

The Paper Crane - Paperback

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The Paper Crane - Paperback

The Paper Crane - Paperback

by Molly Bang
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Book Overview

by Molly Bang (Author), Molly Bang (Illustrator)

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

Back Jacket

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.

Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.2 x 7.7 x 8.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 15, 1987
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (1986)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Paper Crane
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN9780688073336
Author Molly Bang
PublisherGreenwillow Books
GenreChildren and Family
FormatPaperback
PublishedJuly 1987
LanguageENG- English
Pages32
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Molly Bang

Molly Bang has written and illustrated more than twenty books for young readers, including When Sophie Gets Angry -- Really, Really Angry... ; Ten, Nine, Eight; and The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher, each of which were Caldecott Honor books. Bang divides her time between Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Northern California.

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