Eleanor Coerr's writing is characterized by a profound connection to Japanese culture and a deep empathy for her subjects. She skillfully weaves together historical events with intimate human stories, exploring themes of resilience and hope. Coerr's approach is marked by a meticulous attention to detail, bringing to life the emotional landscapes of her characters. Her work invites readers to engage with complex historical contexts through a lens of personal experience and enduring spirit.
Featuring vibrant illustrations, this multicultural children's book presents a unique blend of English and Japanese scripts. It offers an engaging way for young readers to explore language and culture, making it an enriching addition to any child's library.
When the bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Mieko's nearby village was turned into ruins, and her hand was badly injured. Mieko loves to do calligraphy more than anything, but now she can barely hold a paintbrush. And she feels as if she has lost something that she can't paint without-the legendary fifth treasure, beauty in the heart. Then she is sent to live with her grandparents and must go to a new school. But Mieko is brave and eventually learns that time and patience can help with many things, and may even help her find the fifth treasure.
This reimagining features stunning illustrations by Caldecott medalist Ed Young paired with new text by Eleanor Coerr, aiming to inspire children through the poignant story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. The collaboration enhances the original narrative, making it accessible and engaging for a new generation while preserving its heartfelt themes of hope and resilience.
California, here we come!Faith's Pa says there's no room on a wagon train for Josefina, a chicken who's too tough to eat and too old to lay eggs. But Faith loves her pet. Can Josefina show Pa that she still has a few surprises left in her?
Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.
Ariel would love to be in the basket of Lucky Star on the day of the big balloon race against Bernard the Brave. Her mother, Carlotta the Great, is the best lady balloonist in America. But Ariel's parents think she is too young. Little do they know she is asleep in the Odds and Ends box when Carlotta the Great orders "Hands off!" and the balloon race begins. The thrills of Ariel's first ride in a hydrogen balloon come to life in this story based on a real ballooning family of the late 1800's. Carolyn Croll's pictures capture the pageantry and drama of the race, and will have readers rooting to the end for Ariel and her mother.
Ariel and her mother, a famous 19th-century aeronaut, fly their balloon in a suspense-filled race. A Reading Rainbow Selection