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The Funny Little Woman
Author: Arlene Mosel
Narrator: Cheryl Stern
Unabridged: 7 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Listening Library
Published: 02/13/2018
Categories: Children's Fiction, Regional Stories, Fantasy Stories, Fairy Tales
Synopsis
In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling—and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches.
“The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It’s all done with a commendable amount of taste, imagination, and style.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
“A beautifully convincing tale.”—The New York Times Book Review
“A good read-aloud with lots of suspense.”—Learning
Awards:
ALA Notable Children’s Book
Child Study Association Book of the Year
The Horn Book Fanfare
“The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It’s all done with a commendable amount of taste, imagination, and style.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
“A beautifully convincing tale.”—The New York Times Book Review
“A good read-aloud with lots of suspense.”—Learning
Awards:
ALA Notable Children’s Book
Child Study Association Book of the Year
The Horn Book Fanfare
