All About Japan

Stories Songs Crafts and Games for Kids

Willamarie Moore, Kazumi Wilds

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Tuttle
21 February 2017

The Tuttle All About Asia series offers a journey to a new place--and ways to bring it to life. Dive into stories, try some crafts, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs...it's the next best thing to being there!

A book for families to treasure together, it offers not only the most important facts about Japan, but also reflects the spirit that makes Japan one-of-a-kind. Two new friends lead us: a Japanese boy who lives in the country and a Japanese girl who lives in the city. They introduce us to their homes, families, favourite places, school life, holidays and after-school activities.

Learn the steps of the Coal Miner's dance, a nighttime highlight of the O-Bon festival

Try making your own samurai helmet, folding a leaping origami frog, or singing the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) song

Make nenga-jo (New Year's cards), create your own haiku, learn to use chopsticks, and more!

Enjoy traditional stories like ""The Creation of Japan,"" ""The Star-crossed Princess (Tanabata),"" and ""The Boy Who Drew Cats.""

Easy recipes are included for treats like mochi (New Year's sweet rice cakes) and okonomiyaki (Japanese fill-your-own pancakes)

Bonus activities available online!

By: Willamarie Moore
Illustrated by: Kazumi Wilds
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 624g
ISBN: 9784805314401
ISBN 10: 4805314400
Publication Date: 21 February 2017
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for All About Japan: Stories Songs Crafts and Games for Kids

What a treasure trove of cultural information about Japan for kids!! This book is packed with activities and descriptions of geography, celebrations, everyday life, language and more. This interactive reference guide has so many great ideas that would be perfect for a Japan unit of study or to investigate different aspects of Japanese culture--a must-have for libraries and schools looking for multicultural references. --Kid World Citizen blog A wonderful introduction to the culture, history, geography and language of Japan, this book packs it all in with recipes, stories, games and activities. If your child is studying about Japan either at home or at school, this one book can do it all! --PragmaticMom.com blog This book helps us center our exploration of Japan. It shares traditional stories, holidays, life in the city as well as the country (told by children who live there), recipes, crafts, dance, music, poetry, and so much more. All About Japan is the perfect book for anyone who wants to learn more about Japan, its history, culture, etc. --Crafty Moms Share blog In this treasure-trove of information, two children, one a Tokyo urbanite and the other from a rural village, introduce readers to their country and its culture, including geography, language, traditional arts, costume, etiquette, sports, and festivals. The scope of this book is remarkably comprehensive, covering almost anything a child would want to know, from traditional folktales to contemporary video games and anime. --School Library Journal All about Japan is a pearl, a treasure among children's literature. --Bob on Books blog Enjoy a fresh view of what makes Japan special. --Mizuhito Kanehara, Dean, University of Tokyo A book for families to treasure together. You'll dive into stories, try new crafts, play some games from Japan, learn Japanese songs...it's the next best thing to being there. --Japan Today The All About Asia series is the children's version of a folklore handbook, a user-friendly encyclopedia, a DIY manual for experiencing an Asian country's culture from a youth's point of view. --AsianFortuneNews.com