Yuko-Chan and the Daruma Doll takes readers on a journey into ancient Japanand the story behind the famous Daruma Doll.
With Text in English and Japanese, this book is of special interest to bicultural families..
Yuko-Chan never gave up, no matter the obstacles she faced, and the Daruma doll is a charming reminder of the power of perseverance.
Thanks to Yuko-chan\'s invention, the villagers are able to earn a living and feed themselves by selling the dolls.
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.
She discovers a strange thing as she waits for help: her tea gourd, regardless of how she drops it, always lands right-side-up.
During her travels, Yuko-Chan trips and tumbles down a snowy cliff.
She confronts a burglar in the dead of night and crosses treacherous mountain passes to deliver food to hungry people.
Yuko-chan, an adventurous Blind orphan, is able to do amazing things. **2012 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award Winner ** 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.
Full color.
Yuko-Chan and the Daruma Doll takes readers on a journey into ancient Japanand the story behind the famous Daruma Doll
