by Dianne Snyder (Author), Allen Say (Illustrator)
A Caldecott Honor Book based on a Japanese folktale and highlighted by Allen Say's beautiful art.
Lazy Taro gets his comeuppance when his wise mother uses his trick to avoid work to her own advantage.
"The pictures, handsome in every respect, are done in Japanese style, and complement a well-crafted story." (Booklist; starred review)
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.17 x 9.45 x 10.33 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 14, 1993
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Boy of the Three-Year Nap
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
