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An illustrated collection of sixteen stories from Japanese folklore for children.

In this first volume, Sakade provides a simple introduction to the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Each item is explained with diagrams and clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This book on the delightful art of origami is sure to provide hours of creative entertainment.

In this collection are 15 of the Japanese traditional stories that have captivated the hearts of children through generation after generation. Included also are two very popularly read stories, "The Dragon's Tears" and "Why the Red Elf Cried," which are originals by the leading contemporary writer of children's stories in Japan, Hirosuke Hamada, who has been devoting over 40 years of his life in writing stories for children. "Kintaro's Adventures," retold by Genichi Kume, is another interesting modern version based on the traditional story of "Kintaro." 90 new and charming illustrations, including 12 in full color.

This title is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the Japanese art of origami.

The fascinating art of origami, or Japanese paper-folding, has been practiced in Japan for centuries. With the enthusiastic response to the first book on this subject, the publishers offer this companion volume as a further guide to the charming art. The book is well illustrated, and clearly written by the same author, Florence Sakade, who in this second book introduces a wider range of origami creations to give three-dimensional effects. Accompanied by more than 100 self-explanatory diagrams, the remarkably clear and easy-to-follow instructions are designed to provide both young and old with many hours of creative enjoyment. Introduce here are many kinds of animals, together with clowns, flowers, candy boxes, and boats —all objects loved by children everywhere. A section on finger-play also presents one of the many practical uses for the art.