Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll: The Adventures of a Blind Japanese Girl Who saves Her Village

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Synopsis
Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll, a gorgeous multicultural children's book by author/illustrator Sunny Seki, takes readers on a journey into ancient Japan and the story behind the famous Daruma Doll.

Yuko-chan, an adventurous blind orphan, is able to do amazing things. She confronts a burglar in the dead of night, and crosses treacherous mountain passes to deliver food to hungry people. During her travels, Yuko-chan trips and tumbles down a snowy cliff. She discovers a strange thing as she waits for help: her tea gourd, regardless of how she drops it, always lands right-side-up. The tea has frozen in the bottom of the gourd! Inspired by this, she creates the famous Daruma doll toy, which rights itself when tipped--a true symbol of resilience.Thanks to Yuko-chan's invention, the villagers are able to earn a living and feed themselves by selling the dolls. Yuko-chan never gave up, no matter the obstacles she faced, and the Daruma doll is a charming reminder of the power of perseverance.

Copyright:
2012

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
32 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781462908448
Related ISBNs:
9784805311875
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Disability-Related, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Third grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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