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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Paper Crane
Written & illustrated by Molly Bang
Part of the Reading Rainbow series
A magical paper crane revives a struggling restaurant.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 744 ratings
32 pages· 453 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a once-thriving restaurant, hope flickers when a mysterious stranger pays with a magical paper crane. As the crane dances, the restaurant's fortunes begin to change. Can this enchanting gift truly transform their fate? Discover the magic and mystery that unfolds in this captivating tale.
From the publisher
A beautifully illustrated retelling of an ancient Japanese folktale by Molly Bang, the celebrated creator of numerous picture books including the Caldecott Honor Books Ten, Nine, Eight; The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher; and When Sophie Gets Angry–Really, Really Angry . . . Business returns to a once-prosperous restaurant when a mysterious stranger pays for his meal with a magical paper crane that comes alive and dances. The Paper Crane is illustrated with cut-paper collages and paintings. It is a wonderful book to use with children learning about patterns in storytelling. A delight to the eye and imagination.–The Horn Book. An enchanting book.–School Library JournalSupports the Common Core State Standards
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 453
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD660L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.3
- F&P level
- ~P
Publication
- Published
- July 15, 1987
- First published
- October 1, 1985
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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