The Last Kappa of Old Japan: A Magical Journey of Two Friends SIGNED Sunny Seki

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“2010 hardcover and dust jacket. First Edition Stated.”
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Condition
Like New
A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“2010 hardcover and dust jacket. First Edition Stated.”
Country of Origin
United States
Type
Picture Book
Signed By
Sunny Seki
Signed
Yes
Narrative Type
Fiction
Features
1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Inscribed
Yes
Intended Audience
Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12
ISBN
9784805310885
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
480531088X
ISBN-13
9784805310885
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038734545

Product Key Features

Book Title
Last Kappa of Old Japan : a Magical Journey of Two Friends
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, People & Places / Asia, Nature & The Natural World / Environment, General, Social Themes / Friendship
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Sunny Seki
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2009-032890
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"This is a Japanese 'Lorax' folk tale with a cautionary message about taking care of our earth!" -- PragmaticMom.com blog, "This is a Japanese 'Lorax' folk tale with a cautionary message about taking care of our earth!"-PragmaticMom.com, "This is a Japanese 'Lorax' folk tale with a cautionary message about taking care of our earth!" - PragmaticMom.com, "This is a Japanese 'Lorax' folk tale with a cautionary message about taking care of our earth!" - PragmaticMom.com blog
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
398.2 E
Synopsis
With unique and playful illustrations this multicultural children's book is a classic Japanese fairy tale that young children and parents alike will love. The Last Kappa of Old Japan is a warmly written and beautifully illustrated children's book that introduces many aspects of traditional Japanese culture and folklore, while teaching an important lesson about environmentalism. The story is of a young Japanese farm boy who develops a friendship with a mythical creature-- the kappa--a messenger of the god of water. The tale begins in post-Modern Japan when the boy is young and the kappa is healthy and ends when the kappa, now the last one left on Earth, keeps an important promise to his human friend. A story of love, friendship, and adventure, readers of all ages will enjoy this picture book by award-winning author/illustrator, Sunny Seki., Kappas are mythological creatures that have been a part of Japanese folklore for centuries. These creatures are believed to be messengers of the god of water; they often do mysterious things and love to eat cucumbers. Legends of kappas exist all over Japan.
LC Classification Number
PZ8.1.S4545Las 2010

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