The Origami Master (ePub)

“The colorful shapes and bold, black lines of the cut paper and watercolor illustrations has the feel of woodcuts and carry well for group presentations, but lap sitters will like looking, too. Following the familiar pattern of a folktale, the restrained original story will enrich multicultural studies, encourage origami activities, and make children think.” —Booklist “A solid choice for discussing the importance of respecting each living creature’s own space.” —School Library Journal “A serene lesson about the futility of cages . . . Sogabe’s neat, tranquil illustrations in watercolor and cut paper leave room for readers to see the whole picture.” —Kirkus Reviews “And like many of the most beloved folktales, The Origami Master brings home its moral lesson with a succession of clever plot twists. Children will particularly love The Origami Master for its bright depictions of folded-paper animals—including spiders, elephants, and dragons.” —Junior Library Guild Monthly “Nathaniel Lachenmeyer has created an extraordinary story layered with subtle lessons about life, and Aki Sogabe has artfully created a beautiful story of her own with stunning paper-cut art. The two combine to tell a truly beautiful tale.” —Children’s Literature