Japanese and English Nursery Rhymes

“They include authentically childlike celebrations of rabbits dancing, carp streamers “swimming happily in the air” and falling rain. There are also wistful memories of “My Hometown” and a festival song that begins, “Our village guardian god’s generosity / Is what we celebrate on this joyous day / Boom boom, whistle whistle.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Fifteen rhymes, one per spread, celebrate the changing seasons, flora and fauna, and idyllic rural life, providing an enchanting window into a culture that cherishes its close relationship with nature. […] This collection holds appeal for anyone interested in the country and would be a wonderful addition to an international-themed storytime.”—School Library Journal