| The Funny Little Woman Contributor(s): Mosel, Arlene (Author) |
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ISBN: 0140547533 ISBN-13: 9780140547535 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1993 Annotation: In this tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling-and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Asian - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Asia |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| LCCN: 75179046 |
| Lexile Measure: 570 |
| Series: Puffin Unicorn |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 9.35" W x 8.93" (0.34 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 7568 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling--and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches. "The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It's all done with a commendable amount of taste, imagination, and style."--School Library Journal (starred review) "A beautifully convincing tale."--The New York Times Book Review "Using elements of traditional Japanese art, the illustrator has made marvelously imaginative pictures."--The Horn Book "Lent's pictures are a lively blend of finely detailed, delicate drawings and rip-roaring good humor."--The Boston Globe "A good read-aloud with lots of suspense."--Learning Awards: ALA Notable Children's Book Child Study Association Book of the Year The Horn Book Fanfare |