Yuko Chan and the Daruma Doll

Japanese / English

Sunny Seki

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Tuttle
13 March 2012

"Retells the story about Yuko-chan, a little blind orphan-girl who demonstrates optimism and a spirit of survival throughout her adventures. Yuko-chan created the famous Daruma doll (a toy that arights itself no matter how many times it is tipped), upon seeing a real Daruma doll, readers will feel connected to the spirit it represents; a true symbol of resilience to never give up, no matter the obstacles.

""Seki tells us not only a beautiful story, but on every page he has richly painted images of Yuko-Chan, her Daruma Dolls, and her village that bring the words—both in English and in Japanese—to life."" —Story Circle Book Reviews

""It's a lovely book that is wonderful to read again and again. It teaches wonderful lessons about being resourceful and brave. It is well told and entertaining. I love the positive story, the beautiful illustrations, and the introduction to some aspects of Japanese culture. At the end of the book there is a list of cultural notes that defines Daruma, Daruma Doll, the Daruma Doll Festival, Daruma Games, and Gourds."" —The Picture Book Review"

By: Sunny Seki
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9784805311875
ISBN 10: 4805311878
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 13 March 2012
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Yuko Chan and the Daruma Doll (Japanese / English)

"It's hard not to love this beautifully illustrated reimagining of the creation of a Japanese cultural icon, the Daruma Doll. Kindhearted Yuko-chan is charming, and proves that spirit is stronger than disability. As the text is in both English and Japanese (with furigana included!), it's easy to see this one being a bedtime classic or a favourite in the primary classroom." - Staff Review by Sara.

This Japanese folk tale tells the story of how a blind Japanese girl came up with the idea for the Daruma doll, and saved her village in the process. --<b><i>PragmaticMom.com</i> blog</b>