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The Funny Little Woman
Contributor(s): Mosel, Arlene (Author)

ISBN: 0140547533 ISBN-13: 9780140547535
Publisher: Puffin Books

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
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.

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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

Age Level: 2-5

Grade Level: PreK-K

Lexile Measure: 570(Not Available)

Series: Puffin Unicorn

Physical Information: 0.13" H x 9.35" W x 8.93" L (0.34 lbs) 40 pages

Themes:
- Cultural Region - Japanese

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Caldecott Medal, Winner, Picture Book, 1973

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

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