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The story follows a Kamishibai man who once captivated children with his storytelling and candy sales, but as television became popular, his audience dwindled. Only one boy remained, unable to buy candy. Years later, he returns to town to share his own story and finds that the children he once entertained have grown up and are now eager to hear his tales again. This poignant narrative explores themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the enduring power of storytelling.
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Kamishibai Man, Allen Say
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Kamishibai Man
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Allen Say
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9780618479542
- Description
- The story follows a Kamishibai man who once captivated children with his storytelling and candy sales, but as television became popular, his audience dwindled. Only one boy remained, unable to buy candy. Years later, he returns to town to share his own story and finds that the children he once entertained have grown up and are now eager to hear his tales again. This poignant narrative explores themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the enduring power of storytelling.