by Molly Bang (Author), Molly Bang (Illustrator)
A beautifully illustrated retelling of an ancient Japanese folktale by Molly Bang, the celebrated creator of numerous picture books including the Caldecott Honor Books Ten, Nine, Eight; The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher; and When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry . . .
Business returns to a once-prosperous restaurant when a mysterious stranger pays for his meal with a magical paper crane that comes alive and dances. The Paper Crane is illustrated with cut-paper collages and paintings. It is a wonderful book to use with children learning about patterns in storytelling. "A delight to the eye and imagination."--The Horn Book. "An enchanting book."--School Library Journal
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Back Jacket
Business returns to a once prosperous restaurant when a mysterious stranger pays for his meal with a magical paper crane that comes alive and dances.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.2 x 7.7 x 8.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 15, 1987
Award: Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (1986)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Paper Crane
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
