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Kamishibai Man
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4 out of 5
Based on 675 Ratings and 128 Reviews

Book Description
The Kamishibai man used to ride his bicycle into town where he would tell stories to the children and sell them candy, but gradually, fewer and fewer children came running at the sound of his clappers. They were all watching their new televisions instead. Finally, only one boy remained, and he had no money for candy. Years later, the Kamishibai man and his wife made another batch of candy, and he... More
Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Company
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages32
ISBN-100618479546
ISBN-13978-0618479542
Publication Date10/24/2005
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About Allen Say (Author) : Allen Say is a published adapter, author, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Allen Say include Tree of Cranes, Lost Lake, Grandfathers Journey, and The Ink-keeper... more
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