The Paper Crane: An Illustrated Japanese Folktale About a Magical Crane That Comes Alive for Children (Ages 4-8) (Reading Rainbow Book)

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