All About Japan: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More
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The Tuttle All About Asia series offers a journey to a new place--and ways to bring it to life. Dive into stories, try some crafts, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs...it's the next best thing to being there! A book for families to treasure together, it offers not only the most important facts about Japan, but also reflects the spirit that makes Japan one-of-a-kind. Two new friends lead us: a Japanese boy who lives in the country and a Japanese girl who lives in the city. They introduce us to their homes, families, favourite places, school life, holidays and after-school activities. Learn the steps of the Coal Miner's dance, a nighttime highlight of the O-Bon festival Try making your own samurai helmet, folding a leaping origami frog, or singing the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) song Make nenga-jo (New Year's cards), create your own haiku, learn to use chopsticks, and more! Enjoy traditional stories like "The Creation of Japan," "The Star-crossed Princess (Tanabata)," and "The Boy Who Drew Cats." Easy recipes are included for treats like mochi (New Year's sweet rice cakes) and okonomiyaki (Japanese fill-your-own pancakes) Bonus activities available online!
Author: Willamarie Moore
Format: Hardback, 64 pages, 216mm x 279mm, 624 g
Published: 2011, Tuttle Publishing, United States
Genre: Children's General Non-Fiction
Interest Age: From 5 to 10 years
Description
The Tuttle All About Asia series offers a journey to a new place--and ways to bring it to life. Dive into stories, try some crafts, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs...it's the next best thing to being there! A book for families to treasure together, it offers not only the most important facts about Japan, but also reflects the spirit that makes Japan one-of-a-kind. Two new friends lead us: a Japanese boy who lives in the country and a Japanese girl who lives in the city. They introduce us to their homes, families, favourite places, school life, holidays and after-school activities. Learn the steps of the Coal Miner's dance, a nighttime highlight of the O-Bon festival Try making your own samurai helmet, folding a leaping origami frog, or singing the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) song Make nenga-jo (New Year's cards), create your own haiku, learn to use chopsticks, and more! Enjoy traditional stories like "The Creation of Japan," "The Star-crossed Princess (Tanabata)," and "The Boy Who Drew Cats." Easy recipes are included for treats like mochi (New Year's sweet rice cakes) and okonomiyaki (Japanese fill-your-own pancakes) Bonus activities available online!
All About Japan: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More