The last kappa of old Japan : a magical journey of two friends /
Seki, Sunny, 1947-
The last kappa of old Japan : a magical journey of two friends / Nihon saigo no kappa At head of title: Who will take care of water? story and illustrations by Sunny Seki = Nihon saigo no kappa / bun to e Sanī Seki. - First edition, bilingual English and Japanese edition. - 32 pages, 1 unnumbered page : color illustrations ; 29 cm
"Cultual notes"--Page [33]. "Previously published as ISBN 978-4-8053-1088-5"--Page facing title page.
"The Last Kappa of Old Japan is a warmly written and beautifully illustrated bilingual Japanese 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. This bilingual edition includes Japanese text alongside the English, making it a great way for kids to learn Japanese."--
Parallel text in English and Japanese.
9784805313992 4805313994
GBB6J5052 bnb
018122537 Uk
Folklore--Japan.
Kappa (Japanese water goblin)--Juvenile literature.
Friendship--Juvenile literature.
Environmental protection--Juvenile literature.
Japan--History--1868---Juvenile literature.
Japanese language materials.
Bilingual books.
Folk tales.
Picture books.
The last kappa of old Japan : a magical journey of two friends / Nihon saigo no kappa At head of title: Who will take care of water? story and illustrations by Sunny Seki = Nihon saigo no kappa / bun to e Sanī Seki. - First edition, bilingual English and Japanese edition. - 32 pages, 1 unnumbered page : color illustrations ; 29 cm
"Cultual notes"--Page [33]. "Previously published as ISBN 978-4-8053-1088-5"--Page facing title page.
"The Last Kappa of Old Japan is a warmly written and beautifully illustrated bilingual Japanese 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. This bilingual edition includes Japanese text alongside the English, making it a great way for kids to learn Japanese."--
Parallel text in English and Japanese.
9784805313992 4805313994
GBB6J5052 bnb
018122537 Uk
Folklore--Japan.
Kappa (Japanese water goblin)--Juvenile literature.
Friendship--Juvenile literature.
Environmental protection--Juvenile literature.
Japan--History--1868---Juvenile literature.
Japanese language materials.
Bilingual books.
Folk tales.
Picture books.