The author's compelling story of her childhood in 1920's China. Colorful stories based on the author's treasured memories. An illustrated biography of Ling Rimpoche, the young Buddhist monk who will be the next leader of the Tibetan people. The classic story of the Japanese girl, dying of leukemia from the atomic bomb blast, who tried to save her life by folding 1,000 paper cranes. With incredible courage and determination Yoko and her older sister survive the hardships of refugee life in post-World War II Korea and Japan.
Sensitive translations capture the unique quality of haiku.
A beautifully illustrated collection of haiku poetry. Short, traditional verse, in Chinese and English, in a handsome picture book format illustrated with full-page watercolor paintings. Everyday objects are transformed into imaginative collages in this picture book collection of Japanese verse.