{"product_id":"the-last-kappa-of-old-japan-bilingual-english-japanese-edition-a-magical-journey-of-two-friends-english-japanese-hardcover","title":"The Last Kappa of Old Japan Bilingual English \u0026 Japanese Edition: A Magical Journey of Two Friends (English-Japanese) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSunny Seki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSunny Seki\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith unique and playful illustrations this multicultural children's book is a classic Japanese fairy tale that young children and parents alike will love.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Kappa of Old Japan\u003c\/i\u003e is a warmly written and beautifully illustrated bilingual Japanese children's book that introduces many aspects of traditional Japanese culture and folklore while teaching an important lesson about environmentalism. The story is of a young Japanese farm boy who develops a friendship with a mythical creature-- the kappa--a messenger of the god of water. The tale begins in post-Modern Japan when the boy is young, and the kappa is healthy and ends when the kappa, now the last one left on Earth, keeps an important promise to his human friend. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA story of love, friendship, and adventure, readers of all ages will enjoy this picture book by award-winning author\/illustrator, Sunny Seki. This bilingual edition includes Japanese text alongside the English, making it a great way for kids to learn Japanese.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunny Seki\u003c\/b\u003e received a BA photography in his native Japan and studied illustration at Pasadena Art Center College of Design. He is the author and illustrator of the award-winning books \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of the Lucky Cat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYuko-Chan and the Daruma Doll\u003c\/i\u003e. Sunny leads a Japanese poetry senryu group and spends much time retelling and illustrating Japanese folk tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.3 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692930011199,"sku":"9784805313992","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/13e42dbbf447095fcff094372891f4b6.webp?v=1764997129","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-last-kappa-of-old-japan-bilingual-english-japanese-edition-a-magical-journey-of-two-friends-english-japanese-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}