Stevens Memorial Library (North Andover)

The last kappa of old Japan, a magical journey of two friends, story and illustrations by Sunny Seki = Nihon saigo no kappa / bun to e Sanī Seki

eng

illustrations

no index present

Primary school age

non fiction

The last kappa of old Japan

959268800

story and illustrations by Sunny Seki = Nihon saigo no kappa / bun to e Sanī Seki

a magical journey of two friends

"The Last Kappa of Old Japan 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. A 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."--, From the publisher

juvenile

Nihon saigo no kappaWho will take care of water?