Erika-San
Caldecott Medalist Allen Say creates a beautiful story about an American girl who seeks adventure in Japan and discovers more than she could have imagined. In her grandmother's house there is one Japanese print of a small house with lighted windows. Even as a small girl, Erika loved that picture. It will pull her through childhood, across vast oceans and modern cities, then into towns -- older, quieter places -- she has only ever dreamed about. But Erika cannot truly know what she will find there, among the rocky seacoasts, the rice paddies, the circle of mountains, and the class of children.
For Erika-san, can Japan be all that she has imagined?
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Description
"Say's soft-colored paintings, detailed but not busy, contain just the right amount of nuance to build the story. He nicely contrasts the busyness of the cities with the verdant landscapes of the country, casting a happy-ever-after glow to the tale. More romantic and idealistic than many of Say's stories, Erika-San will find readers beyond the usual picture-book crowd." -- School Library Journal
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, in 1937. He dreamed of becoming a cartoonist from the age of six, and, at age twelve, apprenticed himself to his favorite cartoonist, Noro Shinpe. Say has written and illustrated many books, including Tree of Cranes and Grandfather's Journey, winner of the 1994 Caldecott Medal.
Product Details
| Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Author | Allen Say |
| Illustrator | Allen Say |
| ISBN | 0618889337 |
| Publication Date | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Books for Children |
| Language | English |
