Crow Boy
Author | Taro Yashima |
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Publisher | Viking |
Publication date | 1955, renewed 1983 |
Pages | unpaged |
Awards | Caldecott Honor |
Crow Boy is a 1955 picture book written and illustrated by Taro Yashima. The book tells the story of a shy Japanese boy named Chibi who hides at school until a new teacher takes notice of him. The book was a recipient of a 1956 Caldecott Honor for its illustrations.[1]This book was translated into Japanese by Taro himself and published in Japan,in 1979.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938-Present". Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Archived from the original on 2019-03-29. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ Usami, Sho (1981). さよなら日本 絵本作家八島太郎と光子の亡命 ("Good by Japan:Asylum of picture book writers Taro Yashima and Mitsuko") (in Japanese). Shobunsha,Tokyo. p. 248.
Categories:
- 1955 children's books
- American picture books
- Caldecott Honor-winning works
- Picture book stubs