The Paper Crane (Reading Rainbow Book)

A beautifully illustrated retelling of an ancient Japanese folktale by Molly Bang, the celebrated creator of numerous picture books including the Caldecott Honor Books Ten, Nine, Eight ; The Grey Lady…

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