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The Funny Little Woman

By: Arlene Mosel
Narrated by: Cheryl Stern
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In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling—and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches.

“The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It’s all done with a commendable amount of taste, imagination, and style.”—School Library Journal (starred review)

“A beautifully convincing tale.”—The New York Times Book Review

“A good read-aloud with lots of suspense.”—Learning

Awards:
ALA Notable Children’s Book
Child Study Association Book of the Year
The Horn Book Fanfare
Asian Collections & Anthologies Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Geography & Cultures Science Fiction & Fantasy
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