This irresistibly cute book introduces girls to the Kokeshis fabulous world of pretty kimonos, unique hairdos, cheerful friends, and more! Gorgeously produced with sneak-peek flaps, fun die-cuts, and lavish gatefolds, this interactive exploration will delight girls of all ages.
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Rows and rows of Kokeshi dolls greet young readers, inviting close scrutiny of clothing, textile design, and apartment balconies to spot small items such as ladybugs and to identify patterns of dress. In the first opening spread, for instance, dolls in school uniforms are mixed among those in kimonos. Where are the students? Despite the slight whiff of Hello Kitty, the art is inviting and some pictures are challenging. Originally published in France, not Japan, the package does introduce Japanese words and characters but provides no pronunciation guide, nor does it offer information on Kokeshi dolls as a traditional art item. With flaps, die cuts, and a gatefold, the focus is on novelty, not culture, but it is attractive. Grades 3-6. --Linda Perkins
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Annalore Parot is an illustrator and designer who lives in France.
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By Paula
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is an adorable book! Love the illustrations. Brings me back to childhood-all things Japanese. Buy this book for your little ones!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A delightful showcasing of Japanese Kokeshi dolls in kimonos-- it's like playing dolls in a book! Each of several of these little dolls introduces themselves in Japanese: Konnichiwa/Good Afternoon. It's "I Spy" of the Japanese Kimono fashion world, along with hairstyles, sashes, bows and even men's and boy's clothing styles. Japanese characters highlight, along with English, days of the week, clothing accessories, picture symbols (rabbit, fan, socks, chop sticks). All the dolls are named, and customs such as bathing and apartment living are revealed, to make this a beautiful, fun and highly attractive way to introduce Japanese culture. Lift-the-flap pages for this sturdy seek-and-find book add to its charm. An adorable gift for kids who like cute, it also enhances multicultural selections for a classroom or public library.
By Mimi
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
You can tell a lot of care and thought was put into making this book. I bought one and was so pleasantly surprised with the quality and cuteness of the book that I went back to purchase all of them. Definitely worth it!
This book captivates people of all ages. I'm 29 and bought them for myself because they're so amazing. ^___^
What I love:
-Adorable drawings, one of the cutest books I've ever seen
-Very good quality book, colorful solid prints
-The interactive elements are witty and fun
I'll love anything using these prints. I hope she makes a line if t-shirts, baby clothing, or bags. :)
This book captivates people of all ages. I'm 29 and bought them for myself because they're so amazing. ^___^
What I love:
-Adorable drawings, one of the cutest books I've ever seen
-Very good quality book, colorful solid prints
-The interactive elements are witty and fun
I'll love anything using these prints. I hope she makes a line if t-shirts, baby clothing, or bags. :)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
So fun to read!
We bought this for our 5 year old who loves fashion and has an aunt that went to Japan. This book is so much more than I expected. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Luxurious
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable!
I purchased this as an add-on gift for a friend of mine. She was born in Okinawa and has many collections of Japanese and Okinawan pieces. Read more
Published 4 months ago by **Kat**
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the cutest, and most interactive book ever.
This is just a wonderfully put together book that really engages a child in culture and activity. My 3 year loves it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by amx512
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