{"product_id":"japanese-traditions-rice-cakes-cherry-blossoms-and-matsuri-a-year-of-seasonal-japanese-festivities-9784805310892","title":"Japanese Traditions: Rice Cakes, Cherry Blossoms","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with colorful illustrations and fun facts about Japanese culture, celebrations, language and history, this multicultural children's books will delight children and parents alike!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful look at Japanese culture and family life, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e is an intricately illustrated romp through the childhood reminiscences of author\/illustrator Setsu Broderick. Told via a series of short text blocks and lighthearted illustrations based on cats, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e displays seasonal festivals and activities such as \u003ci\u003eO-Bon\u003c\/i\u003e (Festival of the Souls), \u003ci\u003eO-hanami\u003c\/i\u003e (cherry blossom viewing) and preparing for the New Year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile enjoying the charming illustrations of a family of Japanese cats, the author shares her warm childhood memories of many Japanese customs, such as gathering around the \u003ci\u003ekotatsu\u003c\/i\u003e (heated table) to stay warm, throwing soybeans to keep away ogres and hanging handmade \u003ci\u003eteru-teru-bozu\u003c\/i\u003e (fine-weather) dolls out the window to stop the rain. There are also many traditional Japanese foods, toys, games and celebrations taught through the illustrations. All in all, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e provides a magical feast for children of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"While the text includes factual information about customs, food, games, festivals, and other cultural topics, the narrative is conversational. Soft, appealing cartoon illustrations of the cuddly, expressive cats dressed in traditional Japanese clothing are full of detail and humor.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"But the real value of this book is the masterful way it combines loads of vocabulary words and customs with the tenderness of the author's memories and the hilarious and busy drawings, making it a treat for both younger and older kids. And for anyone who wonders how life in Japan used to be when people lived closer to the earth, the seasons and each other, this is a sweet, fun, entertaining primer.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Japan Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e is completely charming.  Children, parents, and teachers will enjoy perusing the playful illustrations and learning about traditional Japanese culture.\" --\u003cb\u003eLeslie Swartz, Senior VP, Boston Children's Museum and co-author of \u003ci\u003eMoonbeams, Dumplings \u0026amp; Dragon Boats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49426228773207,"sku":"9784805310892","price":12.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9784805310892.jpg?v=1730560577","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/japanese-traditions-rice-cakes-cherry-blossoms-and-matsuri-a-year-of-seasonal-japanese-festivities-9784805310892","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}