Last Kappa of Old Japan

A Magical Journey of Two Friends (Japanese / English)

Sunny Seki, Sunny Seki

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Tuttle
04 October 2016

Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Traditional stories (Children's&YA); Languages & ESL; Japanese - Children's Bilingual Books; Japanese - Children's Picture Books; Japanese - Languages

Age range 4 & up

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 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 lean Japanese.

By: Sunny Seki
Illustrated by: Sunny Seki
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9784805313992
ISBN 10: 4805313994
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 04 October 2016
Recommended Age: From 5 to 14 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sunny Seki received a BA photography in his native Japan and studied illustration at Pasadena Art Center College of Design. He is the author and illustrator of the award-winning books The Tale of the Lucky Cat and Yuko-Chan and the Daruma Doll. Sunny leads a Japanese poetry senryu group and spends much time retelling and illustrating Japanese folk tales.

Reviews for Last Kappa of Old Japan: A Magical Journey of Two Friends (Japanese / English)

This is a wonderful book filled with interesting illustrations and an important message embedded in a lovely story. It can be used as a bridge to talking with children about how they can help the water clean, as well as the environment as a whole. &#82