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Seki, Sunny

Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll: The Adventures of a Blind Japanese Girl Who Saves Her Village

32 pp. | Tuttle | April, 2012 | Trade ISBN 978-4-8053-1187-5 $15.95
(4) K-3 This original legend explains the creation of the Japanese daruma doll. When clever orphan Yuko-chan notices that her tea gourd, if dropped, tips upright again, her village becomes famous for making inspirational dolls out of gourds. The bilingual narrative is a little long and the message about perseverance isn't subtle, but the tale is engaging enough, with cheerful cartoon illustrations.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

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