Japanese and English Nursery Rhymes
Carp Streamers, Falling Rain and Other Favorite Songs and Rhymes (Downloadable Audio of Rhymes in Japanese Included)
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- $19.99
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
"Fifteen rhymes, one per spread, celebrate the changing seasons, flora and fauna, and idyllic rural life, providing an enchanting window into a culture that cherishes its close relationship with nature. […] This collection holds appeal for anyone interested in the country and would be a wonderful addition to an international-themed storytime.--School Library Journal"
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The 15 Japanese nursery rhymes in this gentle collection include two types: traditional Warabe Uta rhymes and comparatively modern Doyo verses. The nursery rhymes are printed in Japanese text and characters, and are also translated into English. Acraman's graphics combine a polished digital aesthetic with playfully anthropomorphic characters, including three stylized birds perched on a tree ("Little bird, red bird/ Why oh why so red? Because it ate a red fruit") and endearing rabbits wearing "hachimaki" bandannas. Accessible verses and bright, welcoming pictures should have cross-cultural appeal while aiding in language learning. Includes a CD recording of the songs performed both in English and Japanese. Ages 4 8.
